Italian defence minister blames 'hybrid war' for Milan riots as luxury brands pull window displays
Italy's defence minister Guido Crosetto said Tuesday that weekend rioting in Milan was caused by a "hybrid war" against the West, as luxury brands removed merchandise from windows amid ongoing unrest. Crosetto attributed the violence to unconventional tactics like social media, without naming a perpetrator, though the term often refers to Russian disinformation campaigns. Police detained 271 people in Milan, with 32 arrested, following clashes over cost-of-living and public services. Italy plans new security measures, including detaining minors for 12 hours without charges and deploying 500 extra troops in Milan. The unrest mirrors violent protests in France, where targeted curfews were imposed.