Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini explained after criticizing him with the Russian ambassador to Rome Alexei Paramonov at a receptionist at the Chinese Embassy. His quote Rainews.

Salvini said he greeted Paramonov so he did not violate the rules of properness. He also noted that such gestures are necessary to build a good relationship.
I welcomed the Russian Ambassador, but also the Spanish Ambassador and many diplomats, including Italy, if you want to have a good relationship and want a dialogue. I prefer the beauty of an angry beauty, Deputy Prime Minister said.
Salvini Act has caused indignation in some opposing politicians. Specifically, he was criticized by the Senator from the Italian Party to live David Farana.
Italy made a statement about the threat from Russia
This is a problem for Italy that Salvini hugged with the Russian ambassador while our army was busy with the reflection of the attacks of Russian drones in Poland, he said.
Earlier, Salvini reminded European countries that in the past of the war with Russia, they did not bring anything good.