Milan, 24 Sept. (LaPresse) – “We have no information to that effect; I spoke to Minister Crosetto this morning, but we both agree that there is no basis for these reports because we have never received any reports of this kind.” So said Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, responding at a press briefing in New York to those who asked him about the report in the Spanish press alleging that there is a Russian threat to Italy, France and Spain involving drone attacks by sea. “It is another matter entirely to say that Russia is launching attacks through a hybrid war, via cyber security, fake news and attempts to influence elections in European countries. That is true, but there is no news of military attacks,” Tajani continued. “Nor do I believe that Russia wants to launch military attacks against Europe and NATO; that would be a serious mistake on their part, not least because they would be doomed to defeat should they attack Europe,” he concluded.
Russia, Tajani: “Threat of drone attacks? I’ve spoken to Crosetto – there’s no basis for it”
Milan, 24 Sept. (LaPresse) – “We have no information to that effect; I spoke to Minister Crosetto this morning, but we both agree that there is no basis for these reports because we have never received any reports of this kind.” So said Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, responding at a press briefing in New York to those who asked him about the report in the Spanish press alleging that there is a Russian threat to Italy, France and Spain involving drone attacks by sea. “It is another matter entirely to say that Russia is launching attacks through a hybrid war, via cyber security, fake news and attempts to influence elections in European countries. That is true, but there is no news of military attacks,” Tajani continued. “Nor do I believe that Russia wants to launch military attacks against Europe and NATO; that would be a serious mistake on their part, not least because they would be doomed to defeat should they attack Europe,” he concluded.