Russia says it will respond to Italy’s expulsion of two of its military attaches, RIA reports
The Italian government has decided to expel two military attaches at the Russian Embassy in Italy
July 09, 2026 09:49
MOSCOW: Russia will respond to Italy’s expulsion of two of its military attaches who had been working at the Russian embassy in Rome, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday, the RIA state news agency reported.The Italian government has decided to expel two military attaches at the Russian Embassy in Italy who were allegedly involved in espionage activities, Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday.Earlier this week, two people were arrested on charges of passing classified information to a Russian agent.Prosecutors said the main suspect was a former officer of Italy’s Carabinieri police force. Five other individuals are also under investigation.Tajani said on social media platform X that the two Russian officials must leave Rome within three days.He said Moscow continued to employ “hybrid tools” against Italy and the West, describing this as “serious and unacceptable interference” that threatens national security.Russia’s foreign ministry said it would respond to the Italian move.
