Italy's RAI Faces Legal Action for Illegal Reporting in Russian Territory

Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Italy's ambassador over an 'illegal border crossing' by RAI correspondents. The crew reported from the Kursk region under Ukrainian military escort. RAI aired its report from the war-damaged town of Sudzha, prompting Russian authorities to consider criminal cases against the journalists.

Russia's Foreign Ministry has summoned Italy's ambassador, accusing a team of RAI correspondents of an 'illegal border crossing'. The journalists reported from Ukrainian-held areas of Russia's Kursk region under military escort.

In a statement, the foreign ministry expressed strong protest to the ambassador regarding the actions of the RAI crew. The report aired on Wednesday, featuring footage from Sudzha, a town impacted by Ukraine's recent offensive against Russia.

Russia's interior ministry is considering criminal charges against two RAI journalists involved in the unauthorized border crossing. This development could escalate diplomatic tensions between Russia and Italy.

(With inputs from agencies.)