Vannacci emerges as far-right challenger to Meloni and Salvini in Italy

Roberto Vannacci, a former Italian general, is gaining traction among right-wing voters by amplifying pro-Russian and hardline right-wing rhetoric, posing a challenge to the established leadership of Giorgia Meloni and Matteo Salvini. The article suggests his rise could fragment the Italian right and shift its political center of gravity. The extent of his electoral impact remains uncertain, but his popularity signals a potential realignment within Italy's conservative bloc.