If there was ever any doubt that Silvio Berlusconi would make an awkward “junior” partner in Italy’s next government, it was dispelled in sensational fashion this week as the octogenarian former premier was recorded boasting that he exchanged gifts of vodka, wine and “sweet” letters with Russia’s Vladimir Putin – earning rebukes from both Brussels and his coalition partner, Italy’s likely next leader Giorgia Meloni.
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He has freedom of speech let him say what he want
Pls understand that at 86 he is rapidly getting out of his mind… at his age, whilst still partially able, he should think of keeping enjoying his life away of politics and public opinion scoop. Giorgia will take care of him, no doubts.
Macron friend of biden? 😂
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Meloni has little hold on Berlusconi, if she even bothers to try.
wow
«Should Ukraine be finally allowed to bomb critical Russian infrastructure in big cities like Moscow or Saint Petersburg, in an eye for eye treatment?»
— Ukraine does not have its own weapons that are capable of striking critical Russian infrastructure far beyond Russian-Ukrainian borders. It’s worth noting that Ukraine has been attacking civilian infrastructure in Belgorod region that borders Ukraine for a very long time. Other regions bordering Ukraine also have seen some strike attempts. Russian missile defense systems prevented a lot of them and showed great performance.
Ukraine may have or get weapons capable of reaching critical Russian infrastructure deeper inside thecountry. Those weapons were or will be provided by the West and the West places restrictions on use of those weapons. So far, Russia refrained from causing critical and irreparable damage to Ukrainian infrastructure. Moreover, Russian President has warned NATO that any attack on Russia with weapons provided by NATO will result in imminent retaliation against NATO countries.
Given this warning, it is highly unlikely that the West will allow Ukraine to attempt such strikes.
❗️They will be glad to fight Russia till the last Ukrainians but they aren’t eager to risk their own countries for a pointless attempt.
❔Why is it pointless? Russian missile defense systems, especially those deployed in Moscow region, have over 99.99% chance to intercept a volley of up to 100 missiles launched within an hour. Ukrainian missile defense that consisted of old Soviet C-300 batteries managed to intercept a part of Russian missiles launched on Kiev during retribution strike. Russian batteries are several generations ahead and provide almost impenetrable protection.
Missile defenses around Moscow were designed to defend the capital in time of nuclear war. For any chances to penetrate them, Europeans should give all their available missiles to Ukraine. Even if they are super lucky and hit a few facilities it won’t change anything.
So the West can “allow” Ukraine all they want. Russia explained the rules. If they try, there will be consequences. Even supplying such weapons to Ukraine would be risky for the West. They still think they can control Ukrainians but they have never tried telling them to stop.
UK has recently announced plans to supply Ukraine with medium-range missiles. The British should really think about possible consequences.
Meloni shows us that she is bought and paid for. She also came out and stated her love and support for the EU(SSR) and the North Atlantic Terrorist Organisation. People in Italy voted for another fake person who loves globalism and wants money from the elitists.
❤❤Russia❤❤. Gr from Holland.
Italy doesn’t know how lucky they have it to have a leader like meloni. A women that stands up for god,family and country. Something the secular left knows nothing about. Much love to meloni from USA.
All this noise Just to hide the fact he spake the truth: (Italy and )NATO is at war with Russia
"take the gun, leave the vodka"!
Mobsters.
The man that kept west and East togheter
You need national socialism and a strong leader (man)
BERLUSCONI IS A MAN OF PEACE.
Funny how they call her neo-fascist pro-Nato European. Fascist is the opposite of pro-Nato or European. You add 'neo' and it changes the meaning?
Italy showing it's true face, finally. NATO is a dead duck in Italy, Turkey, Hungary.
frog bollox
God bless Berlusconi 🙌 🙏 ❤️
Berlusconi spoke the truth 👏 💯
God bless Berlusconi for standing with Truth!🙌 👌
So gang Governing
Italy is death
Pasta and Vodka áre a good cocktail 😁
Drop the sanctions on Russia already. This will only end with the death of the EU.
Of course he's scared of Putin. We all are. However, he's also scared of being lynched by hi own people. Lol
I thought Berlusconi was dead.
Not only him but millions love Putin most of the world supports Putin