Italy PM confirms trust in Salvini in Russian funding case
ABC News
Italy's prime minister has reiterated his trust in Matteo Salvini, his interior minister and head of the League party, addressing parliament on allegations the League had sought Russian funding.
Speaking Wednesday to the Senate, Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte said Rome's relations with Moscow have always been tied to national interests and have never been influenced by single political forces.
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The scandal is something like the sale of Russian oil and gas was funneled into Salvini's "The League" party. I'm a bit uneasy over it. They have opened an investigation. On the surface at least, it doesn't sound good.
