The Maltese-flagged oil tanker "Seajewel" was reported to be transporting Russian oil to Europe, in spite of sanctions.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused Russia of "offending the entire Italian nation" on Friday as she stood by comments by ...

Italy President's 'Third Reich' Comments on Russia Spark Rome-Moscow Dispute ROME (Reuters) - Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused Russia of "offending the entire Italian nation" on Friday as she ...

Italy has traditionally been one of the countries in Europe with the closest political and economic ties to Russia, but under Meloni it has firmly stood by Ukraine, including with military aid.