Putin leaves another friend, Berlusconi disappointed in his behavior

The controversial society between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi appears to have ended after more than two decades of mutual admiration, family holidays and shared political views, writes The Independent, Periscope. The rumor that their relationship has cooled was confirmed on Saturday at the [...] meeting.
Rumors that their relationship has cooled were confirmed Saturday at the Forza Italy party meeting in Rome, where Berlusconi took the stage and mentioned the name of the Russian president for the first time since the invasion of Ukraine on February 24th.
I can't and don't want to hide the fact that I'm deeply disappointed and frustrated by Vladimir Putin's behavior. I met him 20 years ago and he always looked like a democratic and peaceful man”, the Italian billionaire said.












