Italy Condemns Russia Over Medieval Tower Collapse and Blame
Italy summoned Russia's deputy ambassador after Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova blamed Ukraine for the collapse of a historic tower in Rome, which resulted in a Romanian worker’s death. Italy condemned Zakharova's comments as unacceptable, emphasizing its support for Ukraine and condemning Russian rhetoric. The incident has heightened diplomatic tensions between Italy and Russia amid ongoing geopolitical conflicts.
