The Kremlin said on Monday that Moscow was open to developing “constructive” ties with Rome after the victory of far-right leader Giorgia Meloni in Italy’s general election.
“We are ready to welcome any political forces that are able to go beyond the established mainstream, which is filled with hate for our country… and show willingness to be constructive in relations with our country,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, when asked about Meloni’s victory.