From Russia with Love: Controversy Around the Russian Aid Campaign to Italy

... military contingent led by General Sergey Kikot, head of 104 health workers and other assistance personnel. Christian Wollny: Coronavirus Reveals Cracks in European Unity Although welcomed with great appreciation, the reception of the Russian aid operation ... ... governments. While in Russia the press focused on the gratitude shown by the Italian people for the assistance received, in Italy, media appeared more critical, questioning the implications of the campaign. More specifically, La Stampa, one of the longest-selling ...