The Ukrainian Embassy in Italy requested the cancellation of cultural events with the participation of Russians, Russian Ambassador to Rome Alexey Paramonov said.
According to the diplomat, difficulties arose when organizing performances by Russian artists at Italian theater venues and festivals.
“The Ukrainian Embassy… brazenly demands the cancellation of events with Russia's participation, sends letters with charms and even threats… Such an unsightly act, disrespectful to Italy, led to the termination of contracts with a number of prominent Russian cultural figures,” Paramonov said in an interview RIA Novosti.
Previously, it was reported that the Italian parliament would discuss stopping funding to Kiev.
Paramonov estimates Italian military aid to Ukraine at 4 billion euros.
