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: <a href="http://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope" rel="noopener">www.patreon.com/talkeasterneurope</a> <br /><br />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. <br /><br />Our guest is Stefano Braghiroli, Associate Professor of European Studies at Johan Skytte Institute of Political Studies, University of Tartu, Estonia. <br />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.<br /><br />Become a TEE Patron to listen to the full episode here: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/74167530/" rel="noopener">https://www.patreon.com/posts/74167530/</a>