Italy’s Foreign Minister Tajani, speaking at an informal summit in Wicklow, Ireland, has expressed concern over potential Russian interference in upcoming votes. He did not dismiss the possibility of such attempts, signaling heightened vigilance regarding external influence on Italian democratic processes. Simultaneously, attention is focused on General Vannacci, leader of the Futuro Nazionale party, with speculation surrounding whether he could be leveraged for foreign interference – a notion Tajani hopes is untrue. Vannacci has been actively posting messages on social media, further fueling the discussion. The situation presents a complex interplay of domestic political maneuvering and international security concerns. Notably, the general also offered an unconventional piece of advice to the Financial Times: taking Imodium. This detail adds a bizarre element to the unfolding political narrative.