Italian politicians have expressed concern about the potential of Russian "interference" in subsequent month's parliamentary elections.
Feedback by former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev have sparked controversy and fear forward of the vote on 25 September.
On Thursday, Medvedev referred to as on European residents to "punish" their "silly" governments for opposing Moscow, amid the struggle in Ukraine.
"We want to see European residents not solely outraged on the actions of their governments ... however to carry them to account and punish them for his or her apparent stupidity," he wrote on Telegram.
"Take motion, European neighbours. Do not stay silent. Demand accountability," he added.
Italy -- led by outgoing Prime Minister Mario Draghi -- has thus far supported Ukraine unreservedly because the begin invasion, offering arms and humanitarian assist.
However the nation's stance may change if the extra pro-Russian right-wing coalition wins the elections.
Medvedev's feedback had been slammed by Italian International Minister Luigi Di Maio, who warned of "Russian authorities interference within the elections".
Democratic Occasion Enrico Letta additionally said that Moscow is attempting to "change the place of Italian overseas coverage, which because the starting has been very clear alongside the EU and NATO".
"We should reconfirm this alternative, it's clear that the election on 25 September will even be about this," Letta added, criticising right-wing events for remaining silent.
The previous Italian prime minister additionally referred to as on the far-right League to abolish a 2017 settlement it signed with the United Russia social gathering of President Vladimir Putin.
League chief Matteo Salvini had thought of travelling to Moscow after the beginning of the Russian invasion earlier than cancelling plans.
He defended himself on Friday, stating that he had "not been to Russia for years" and that "Russia doesn't have the slightest affect on the Italian elections".
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