Putin's Anchor Insults Meloni; Premier: 'He's a Regime Propagandist, Can't Lecture Us'
Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
TLDR
- Russian TV host Vladimir Solovyov launched a vitriolic verbal attack against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
- Meloni responded on social media, calling Solovyov a regime propagandist and asserting Italy's independent stance.
- The incident prompted Italy to summon the Russian ambassador to protest the offensive remarks.
The Italian government has reacted with swift and firm condemnation to the outrageous personal insults leveled against Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni by Russian state TV host Vladimir Solovyov. Solovyov, a notorious propagandist known for his bellicose rhetoric, stooped to vulgar and baseless attacks in Italian, attempting to sow discord between Italy, Europe, and Russia.
Per sua natura, un solerte propagandista di regime non puรฒ impartire lezioni nรฉ di coerenza nรฉ di libertร . Ma non saranno certo queste caricature a farci cambiare strada. Noi, diversamente da altri, non abbiamo fili, non abbiamo padroni e non prendiamo ordini. La nostra bussola resta una sola: l'interesse dell'Italia. E continueremo a seguirla con orgoglio, con buona pace dei propagandisti di ogni latitudine.
Prime Minister Meloni, without directly naming Solovyov, powerfully rebuked the propagandist on social media. She emphasized that Italy, unlike some others, is not beholden to any foreign powers and follows its own compass: the interest of Italy. Her strong response underscored the nation's commitment to its sovereignty and independent foreign policy, refusing to be swayed by the Kremlin's propaganda tactics.
Idiota patentata, una cattiva donnuccia, vergogna della razza umana
The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Russian ambassador, Alexey Paramonov, to lodge a formal protest. This diplomatic action signals Italy's serious stance against such unacceptable behavior, which violates diplomatic norms and attempts to interfere in domestic affairs through personal attacks. President Sergio Mattarella also conveyed his solidarity with the Prime Minister, expressing indignation at the vulgarity of the Russian host's words.
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This incident highlights the ongoing information war waged by Russia, which often resorts to personal insults and disinformation to destabilize Western alliances. Italy, under Meloni's leadership, has shown it will not be intimidated and will defend its dignity and national interests against such provocations. The response from Rome demonstrates a clear message: Italy stands firm and will not tolerate being lectured or insulted by regime mouthpieces.
Questa Meloni, carogna fascista, che ha tradito i propri elettori candidandosi con slogan ben diversi.. Ma il tradimento รจ il suo secondo nome. Ha tradito Trump al quale precedentemente aveva giurato fedeltร
Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.