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General Category => World News => Topic started by: TomSea on July 12, 2019, 06:03:42 am
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'Russian meeting with Italy populists' investigated
11 July 2019
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Mr Salvini is said to favour closer ties with Russia
Italian prosecutors have opened an investigation into allegations of collusion between Russia and the ruling League party following media reports of a secret meeting.
The meeting allegedly took place between Russian officials and Gianluca Savoini, a close aide to deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini.
Those present reportedly discussed an oil deal that would enable funds to be transferred to the party.
Read more at: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48953883 (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48953883)