US Ambassador Fertitta reaffirms strong US-Italy alliance, warns on China and Russia (decode39.com)

• Fertitta emphasizes strong US-Italy relations despite political differences.
• Warns against Chinese control of strategic infrastructure and Russian interference.
• Calls for NATO defense spending of 5% of GDP, praises Italy's role in Libya.

"US Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta reaffirmed strong ties between Washington and Rome despite political tensions, while urging Europe to increase defense spending and remain vigilant toward China and Russia. He highlighted Italy’s strategic role in NATO, Libya, and global security."