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Italian Citizen Arrested After Trying to Bring Hashish Into Russia

Customs authorities said the 30-year-old Italian, who was not named, sought to enter the western Pskov region on his motorcycle with 170 grams of hashish...

Italy Arrests Man Suspected of Helping Son of Russian Ex-Governor Flee Country

Italian prosecutors accused the Russian national of helping Uss flee by "contacting the members of the gang who subsequently carried out the escape."

Italian City Cancels 'Propaganda' Mariupol Exhibition

The exhibition and conference had been dedicated to the "rebirth" of Mariupol, the Ukrainian city that was virtually destroyed in a Russian siege.

Putin Mourns ‘Dear Friend’ Berlusconi’s Death

The former Italian prime minister, who died Monday at age 86, long enjoyed friendly personal ties with Putin.

Serbian Criminals Helped Son of Russian Governor Flee Italy Arrest – WSJ

Artyom Uss had fled house arrest in Italy after a court approved his extradition to the U.S. on charges including the illegal export of military technology...

Zelensky Meets Pope as Germany Unveils More Arms for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Rome Saturday to meet with Pope Francis and Italian leaders.

Siberian Governor Removed After Son Flees Italy House Arrest, Extradition to U.S.

The father of a fugitive Russian smuggling suspect wanted by the U.S. has ceded his governorship in Krasnoyarsk.

Son of Krasnoyarsk Governor Back in Russia After Escaping House Arrest in Italy

Italian media reported that Uss was likely aided in his escape by Russia’s secret services.

Russian Secret Services Likely Helped Siberian Governor's Son Flee Italy

Uss faces a number of charges in the U.S., including sanctions violations and money laundering.

Russian Governor's Son On the Run After Escaping House Arrest in Italy

An Italian court had approved Artyom Uss's extradition to the U.S. just one day earlier.

Italian Court Approves Extradition to U.S. of Siberian Governor's Son

Artyom Uss is accused of smuggling U.S. technologies to Russian arms manufacturers among other charges.

Italy Puts Lukoil-Run Refinery Into State Supervision: Source

Italy has placed a refinery run by Russian oil giant Lukoil under provisional state supervision to avoid its closure and guarantee energy supplies, a government...

Moscow Puts Official's Son on Wanted List After Italy Arrest

Russia on Friday put the son of a senior official arrested in Italy on a U.S. order for alleged sanctions evasion on a wanted list, potentially paving...

Vodka Gift: Berlusconi in Fresh Row Over Putin Ties

Italy's ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi was under fresh scrutiny Wednesday over his friendship with Vladimir Putin after being recorded describing a birthday...

Russia to Resume Gas Deliveries to Italy – Gazprom

Russia will resume gas deliveries to Italy after suspending them due to a transport problem in Austria, Russian energy giant Gazprom said in a statement...

Russia Suspends Gas to Italy After 'Problem' in Austria

Russia's Gazprom has suspended gas deliveries to Italy's Eni, blaming a transport problem in Austria, the Italian energy giant said on Saturday. "Gazprom...

Russian Embassy Highlights Italian Ties Ahead Of Vote

A sign of diplomatic ties or brazen trolling: three days before Italy's elections, the Russian embassy tweeted photos Thursday of almost all the main party...

EU Backs Ukraine’s ‘European Dream’ as Russia Cuts Gas Supplies

Membership may still take years or even decades.

Berlusconi 'Saddened' by Friend Putin's Behavior

"I cannot and I do not want to hide that I am deeply disappointed by the behavior of Vladimir Putin."

Italy Seizes Russian Oligarch's Yacht — Government

Mordashov used a statement issued Monday to distance himself from Putin's war in Ukraine.

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