(ANSA) - Rome, July 31 - Premier Matteo Renzi on Thursday
denied reports that his government was soft on Russia, after the
EU increased sanctions against Moscow over its support for
separatist rebels in Ukraine. "The accusations from some
international newspapers that we are obliging to Russia is one
to return to sender," Renzi told a Democratic Party meeting.
Renzi denies being soft on Russia
Premier says allegation should be 'returned to sender'