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Russia Summons Italian Ambassador Over Journalists' Alleged Border Crossing in Kursk Region

Aug 16, 2024, 05:28 PM

On August 16, the Russian Foreign Ministry summoned the Italian Ambassador in Moscow over allegations of illegal border crossing by Italian journalists reporting from Kursk. The journalists, Stefania Battistini and Simone Traini, are reportedly being investigated under the Russian criminal code for illegal crossing of the state border. The incident highlights ongoing geopolitical strains and the sensitive nature of border security in the region.