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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

cheesy standoff

Russian Cheese King to Italy: Recognize Crimea to Export Parmesan Again

Italy's Moscow ambassador last week urged Russia to exclude parmesan from its counter-sanctions on fresh EU produce.

scaling up supplies

In EU First, Italian Factory to Produce Russia’s Sputnik V Vaccine

Similar talks are underway in France and Germany despite the vaccine not yet being approved for use within the 27-member bloc.

Italy Probes Russian Glamour Model's Death Near NATO Base

Galina Fedorova drowned close to one of Italy's largest military bases on the Teulada coastline.

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Putin Vows to Open Inquiry Into Navalny Poisoning, Italian PM Says

The Kremlin later said that Russia sees no legal grounds for opening an investigation.

Italians Offered Cash to Film ‘Thank You Russia’ Videos for Coronavirus Aid – Reports

Potential recruits are reportedly offered 200 euros to post a thank-you video for an unnamed Russian media outlet.

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