Conte: there is no reason to assume Russia is interfering in the elections of other countries

There is no basis for speculation about Russian interference in elections in other countries. This was stated by the former Prime Minister of Italy, leader of the opposition “5 Star Movement” Giuseppe Conte, AdnKronos reports.

“It seems to me that the threat from Russia arose somewhat hastily. Cybercrime and hybrid wars have been known for years, they are carried out by criminal organizations, and there are also those that are close to some autocratic regimes,” he said.

According to the ex-prime minister, security must be maintained, but provoking anxiety with such statements is groundless and frivolous.

This is how Conte responded to the words of Italian Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani, who did not rule out the possibility of Russian interference in the upcoming election processes in Italy.