Russia protests Italian journalists' alleged illegal border crossing into Kursk region.

Russia summoned Italy's ambassador, protesting against an RAI (Italian state broadcaster) team's alleged "illegal border crossing" into Russian territory in the Kursk region, controlled by Ukrainian forces. The journalists reported from Ukrainian-held areas, prompting strong protest from Russian authorities who are investigating the situation. The Italian foreign ministry maintains that RAI operates independently and autonomously in planning its activities.

August 16, 2024
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