Italy's Silvio Berlusconi says he and Vladimir Putin exchanged vodka, wine and "sweet" notes

15 articles, oldest first.

1. Washington Examiner

   Italy's former leader recalls getting vodka bottles and 'sweet' letter from Putin ↗ (opens Washington Examiner)

   Published Oct 18, 2022

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   Silvio Berlusconi, Italy's former prime minister, has reconnected with his friend, Russian President Vladimir Putin, eight months after Russia began its invasion of Ukraine.

2. Minneapolis Star Tribune

   Berlusconi says Russia's Putin gifted him vodka, sweet note ↗ (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

   Published Oct 18, 2022

   Same headline from 10 more outlets

   Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

   The European Union's executive branch reminded Silvio Berlusconi on Wednesday that Russia

3. CBS News

   Italy's Silvio Berlusconi says he and Vladimir Putin exchanged vodka, wine and "sweet" notes ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Oct 18, 2022

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   The EU's executive branch reminded the former Italian premier that Russia "illegitimately" invaded Ukraine, after he was recorded boasting about his reconnection with Putin.

4. Digital Journal

   Vodka gift: Berlusconi in fresh row over Putin ties ↗ (opens Digital Journal)

   Published Oct 18, 2022

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   Italian ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi was under fresh scrutiny Wednesday over his friendship with Vladimir Putin after being recorded describing a birthday

5. Al Jazeera

   Berlusconi says Putin gifted him vodka, exchanged ‘sweet’ letters ↗ (opens Al Jazeera)

   Published Oct 18, 2022

   Al Jazeera's feed description

   In leaked recording, former prime minister also seems to defend Russia’s position in the war in Ukraine.

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