Pro-Putin MEP Vannacci challenges Meloni and could shake up European politics

Roberto Vannacci, an Italian MEP described by rivals as a "neo-fascist, racist and Russophile," backs buying Russian gas, admires Vladimir Putin and opposes supporting Ukraine. He has become a thorn in the side of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, with whom he competes for influence on the Italian right. His growing clout could reshape the European political landscape.