Italy to close ports for Russian ships

Italian ports will be closed to Russian ships from April 17, and the ban will also apply to ships that have changed flags after February 24, Stampa reports.

"From tomorrow, Italian ports will be closed to Russian ships, the ban will also apply to ships that have changed flags after February 24," the newspaper writes, citing a statement by the High Command of the Port Authority.

It is emphasized that the ships currently in the ports of Italy will have to leave them immediately after the "completion of their commercial activities."