Archive · 30 Jul 2025
Italy Summons Russian Envoy Over 'Russophobe' List
Italy is upset with Russia.
Russia made a list of people they think are against them, calling them 'Russophobes.'
This list included Italy's President, Sergio Mattarella, for something he said.
Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, said the list was propaganda.
Italy summoned the Russian ambassador to discuss this.
The list also names leaders from other countries, like Germany and France.
Italy and Russia used to be friends, but their relationship has become strained due to Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Italy summoned the Russian ambassador to protest President Mattarella's inclusion on a list.
Russia published a list of Western leaders accused of anti-Russian sentiment.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called the list a propaganda operation.
President Mattarella was included on the list for a speech he made in February.
The list also includes leaders from Germany, the EU, NATO, and France.
- Who
- The Italian government and the Russian ambassador.
- What
- Italy summoned the Russian ambassador to protest President Mattarella's inclusion on a Russian list.
- When
- On Wednesday.
- Where
- Rome, Italy.
- Why
- To protest against President Mattarella's inclusion on a Russian list of those viewed as anti-Russian.
Italy
Russia
Purpose of the List
Italy
Italy views the list as propaganda and objects to the inclusion of President Mattarella.
Russia
Russia has not provided its side of the view in this article.
View on Ukraine War
Italy
Italy condemns Russia's actions in Ukraine.
Russia
No opposing view is presented.
- Country
- Italy
- Event
- Summoning of Russian Ambassador
- Reason
- Inclusion of President in 'Russophobe' list
- List Issuer
- Russian Foreign Ministry
- Italian President
- Sergio Mattarella
- Prime Minister
- Giorgia Meloni
