London, (Sputnik) – The Russian embassy in London expressed regret on Tuesday over biased and inaccurate reporting by the UK-based Financial Times on Moscow’s efforts to assist Italy in the fight against COVID-19.
Earlier in the day, the news outlet published an article claiming that Russia’s aid to Italy was a political ploy. The Russian embassy in London pointed out that Moscow is helping Rome following a request from the latter, and in accordance with existing agreements.
The Russian embassy statement noted that Italy also asked for help from other countries, including China.
The Russian embassy in the UK has also posted a tweet with a photo of the article in question.
On 21 March, Russian President Vladimir Putin had a phone conversation with Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte on the COVID-19 pandemic. Russia subsequently sent epidemiologists to help stem the spread of the coronavirus disease.
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