Europe | The Putin effect

Italy is the latest victim of Ukraine-related divisions

Public opinion does not support robust action

Typical Italian street light, Citta Alta, Bergamo, Italy
|ROME

Among the least expected reactions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was Italy’s firm response. Under Mario Draghi, Italy has backed sanctions on Russia that are painful for its own economy and has supplied weapons to Ukraine—though exactly which, and how many, remains unclear.

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