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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...

Diplomatic blitz

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.

bait and switch

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.

broken ankle bracelet

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.

emergency intervention

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...

'sweet letters'

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...

problem resolved

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...

'some memories'

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...

show of support

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

Membership may still take years or even decades.

friendship tested

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."

Perceived closeness

Italy Seizes Russian Oligarch's Yacht — Government

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

Business cooperation

Putin Hails Economic Relationship with Italy in Controversial CEO Meeting

The Russian leader spoke to leading Italian executives despite ratcheting tensions with Europe over Ukraine.

Envoy Says Italy Will Reopen to Russian Tourists This Summer

At least one major Russian tour operator has reportedly begun opening bookings, though Italy has not yet resumed issuing visas.

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The Latest Spy Scandal Won't Sour Moscow-Rome Relations, But Italian Public Opinion Is Shifting

The special relationship between Russia and Italy is showing signs of strain.

espionage fallout

Italy Expels Russians After Spies 'Caught Red-Handed'

The Italian press called the events the "most serious" incident with Russia since the end of the Cold War.

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