Episode 117: Will the Italian far-right cut ties with Russia?

*** Help us reach our goal of 50 patrons by the end of 2022! Join us here: www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope This episodes looks into Italy’s bilateral relation with Russia and its possible development under the newly-established government of Giorgia Meloni, who is the leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy. Our guest is Stefano Braghiroli, Associate Professor of European Studies at Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu, Estonia. Together with Maciek, Stefano discusses Meloni’s political background and the challenge of Italian pro-Russian politicians, some of whom are in the new government, and what it means for Italy’s and EU’s support for Ukraine.Become a TEE Patron to listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/74167530/