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Italian automotive concern Iveco leaves JV with Russia's AMT
Italian automotive concern Iveco has left a joint venture assembling trucks with Russia's AMT, Iveco CEO Gerrit Marx said on Wednesday. "We've transferred our share in the joint venture in Russia to our former partner …
Putin discusses gas supplies with Italian Prime Minister
On Tuesday, May 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi held a telephone conversation. This is stated in a message posted on the Kremlin website. The main topics of the talks were energy security …
Germany and Italy agree to pay for gas in rubles
The authorities of Germany and Italy allowed their companies to open accounts in rubles in order to continue paying for Russian gas without violating sanctions against the Russian Federation, Reuters reports, citing sources. According …
Russia expels 24 diplomats of Italian Embassy in Moscow
Russia has decided to expel 24 diplomats of the Italian Embassy in Moscow as part of its retaliatory measures, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday. "Yes, this is true," she told journalists …
Italy’s Eni ready to pay for Russian gas in rubles - report
Italian energy giant Eni SpA is poised to comply with Russian demands and open a bank account in rubles, after the European Union softened its stance in a standoff with the Kremlin over crucial gas supplies. According to people familiar …
Italian resort counts cost as Russian visits dry up
The services listed on the billboard outside Rotondaro Costruzioni, an estate agency and builder, are written in Italian and Russian, as are the details of the properties advertised for sale in the window display., The Guardian writes. …
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 …
Italy expels 30 Russian diplomats
Italy has expelled 30 Russian diplomats because of security concerns, Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio said on Tuesday, and Russia was set to retaliate. Italy summoned Russia's ambassador to the foreign ministry on Tuesday to tell him …
Iveco stops sales in Russia
The Italian vehicle manufacturing company Iveco has decided to stop selling its products in Russia due to the actions of the Russian Federation in Ukraine. This was announced by Iveco CEO Gerrit Marx in an interview with Bloomberg. …
Italian party urges to recognize Sputnik V for green passes
Italy’s opposition center-right Brothers of Italy party addressed the government asking to recognize the Russian Sputnik V vaccine for the issuance of COVID certificates, a statement by lawmakers Lucia Albano and Riccardo Zucconi said. …
UEFA Europa League: Spartak Moscow FC defeats 2-1 Italy’s Napoli
Russia’s Spartak Moscow football club defeated Italy’s Napoli FC 2-1 on its home soil on Tuesday in the 5th round match of the UEFA Europa League group stage competition. The 5th round group stage match of the 2021/2022 UEFA …
Putin: Russia ready to ensure uninterrupted gas supplies to Europe
In a telephone conversation with Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi, President Vladimir Putin confirmed Russia's readiness to ensure uninterrupted supplies of natural gas to Europe on a long-term basis, in particular via the Nord Stream 2 …
Mishustin: Russia’s economy stays open for foreign partners
Russia continues to develop investment and technological partnership with other countries, with its economy staying open for foreign partners, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said on Sunday. "It is especially important in …
Russian Navy keeping close watch on Italian warship in Black Sea
The Russian Black Sea Fleet is keeping a close watch on the Italian Navy’s guided missile frigate Virginio Fasan that has entered the Black Sea, Russia’s National Defense Control Center reported on Thursday. "The Black …
Russia resumes flights with eight countries
Starting from June 28, Russia formally resumes flights with the United States, Italy, Belgium, Bulgaria, Jordan, Ireland, Cyprus, and North Macedonia on a reciprocal basis. Air traffic with these countries was suspended in 2020 amid the …
Russia expels naval attache in Italian Embassy
Moscow has retaliated to Rome’s decision to expel Russian diplomats from Italy by declaring an Italian naval attache persona non grata, the Russian Foreign Ministry noted in a statement Monday. "On April 26, Italian …
Italy may reopen to Russian tourists this summer
Italy will begin accepting Russian tourists this summer as it eases coronavirus restrictions, Italian Ambassador to Moscow Pasquale Terracciano said Tuesday. Terracciano made the promise days after officials in Rome announced …
Italy's Berlusconi Tests Positive For Coronavirus - Tajani
Former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi has tested positive for the new coronavirus and is self-isolating at home, his deputy at the helm of the Forza Italia party said Wednesday, Sputnik reports. "The …
Russia's tour operators urged to avoid Italy, South Korea, Iran over coronavirus
Russia’s Federal Tourism Agency recommended national tour operators suspend tours to Italy, South Korea and Iran until the outbreaks of coronavirus there are brought under control. The move came a day after Russia said it …
