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Russia’s ‘Trojan horse’ in Italy tests Giorgia Meloni

Firebrand former general Roberto Vannacci channels Italians’ pro-Russian sympathies ahead of general elections next year

Claims & verification status

Highly likely

Roberto Vannacci is a former general in Italy.

Highly likely

General elections are scheduled in Italy next year.

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Impact analysis

What we know (verified)

  • General elections are scheduled in Italy next year.
  • Roberto Vannacci is channeling pro-Russian sympathies among Italians.
  • Roberto Vannacci is a former general in Italy.
  • The presence of pro-Russian sentiment is testing Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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Our assessment

If the channeling of pro-Russian sympathies by public figures like former general Roberto Vannacci gains momentum in Italy ahead of the 2025 general elections, exporters,…

Sources & evidence

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