«It is a general issue, it concerns the entire European Union, but it is not to be excluded that there may be attempts to influence the elections in the countries where voting takes place. I am convinced that it can happen, which is why we must intervene in advance.» This was said by Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani upon arriving at the Gymnich in Ireland, responding to a question about whether Russia might try to influence elections in Italy.
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Tajani: «I do not exclude attempts by Russia to interfere in EU democracy»
«I do not exclude that there may be attempts by the Russian Federation to interfere in the democratic life of the European Union countries, interfering with the free democratic elections held in our countries, trying to influence the popular will with this deplorable activity,» Tajani specified. «This would be truly unacceptable, it has already been discussed on more than one occasion, we must be vigilant, we must prevent these actions by a country with which we are not at war. Therefore,» he emphasized, «we will continue to be vigilant, it is no coincidence that there has been a reform of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Since January 1st, there is a general directorate that deals with security, both from a political and operational point of view, and it is no coincidence that there is an operations room that operates 24 hours a day, precisely to repel cyber attacks, many of which come from Russian hackers, against our diplomatic offices, against the ministry.»
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«I recall,» continued the head of the Farnesina, «that on the occasion of Zelensky’s first visit, at the moment the plane touched down on the runway at Ciampino airport, I was there to welcome the Ukrainian president, there was an attack against the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. There are precedents and we remain vigilant to always ensure democratic life in our countries.»
«Vannacci a Trojan horse for Russia? I hope not»
Regarding the article in the London city daily that labels Vannacci as “a Trojan horse for Russia,” Tajani commented: «The Financial Times can write whatever it wants. You always have to prove what you say. I hope this is absolutely false.»
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