Maria Zakharova

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Has attacked Tajani over interference claims

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Nov. 7 that his personal data had been published on the dark web, along with an offer to pay for more information about him and his family. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blamed pro-Russian hackers, and Tajani linked the targeting to Italy's support for Ukraine. On Nov. 8 he said he would not be intimidated.

Updated 3 days ago

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As of September 2026: Threatened retaliation

Hungary ordered 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country on September 8, accusing them of activities 'unacceptable' under the Vienna Convention — diplomatic shorthand for espionage. It is Hungary's first mass expulsion of Russian personnel since the 2022 invasion, and it comes from a government that replaced Europe's most Kremlin-friendly leader.

Updated Sep 9