'Vannacci defeated, but determined to defend himself' - last minute. "How can you make certain statements?" said the general, according to Leggiero.

In reference to allegations of fraud and embezzlement contained in an inspection report by the Defense General Staff on his period in Moscow. In the opinion of the president of the Observatory, these are "baseless accusations made by the ministry to burn the general politically. But he will move forward". Reproduction reserved © Copyright ANSA.