Russia’s strength lies in hybrid warfare – as shown by a 42-minute incendiary speech by Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov on Italian television. The basic pattern of these “active measures” goes back far into the Soviet era.
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The TV presenter provided the keywords, the guest spoke live from Moscow. On the evening of May 1st, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov was given 42 minutes of speaking time on the Italian channel Rete 4. There were no critical questions. This is apparently what the agreement between the Kremlin and the TV editors in Italy wanted. The interview was like an incendiary speech from the deep past.