Tajani dismisses Russian embassy attack on him as 'propaganda, disinformation'

Antonio Tajani, Italy's Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister, rejected accusations from the Russian embassy, labeling them as propaganda. Speaking at the G7 meeting in Paris, he emphasized the importance of historical context. Tajani had previously disclosed that his personal information was leaked online, attributing hybrid attacks on Italy to pro-Russian hackers. In response, the Russian embassy dismissed his claims as a farce aimed at justifying aid to Ukraine.

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