Meloni rages as Berlusconi s vodka gifts from Putin hijack Italy s coalition talks

If there was ever any doubt that Silvio Berlusconi would make an awkward junior partner in Italys next government, it was dispelled in sensational fashion this week as the octogenarian former premier was recorded boasting that he exchanged gifts of vodka, wine and sweet letters with Russias Vladimir Putin earning rebukes from both Brussels and his coalition partner, Italys likely next leader Giorgia Meloni. ,Berlusconi, Italy, Putin Subscribe to France 24 now: LIVE Watch FRANCE 24 English 24, 7 here: Read the latest International News and Top Stories: Like us on Facebook: Follow us on Twitter: Discover the news in pictures on Instagram: