Italy: Russia's Putin is well-received in Milan

Supporters of Russian President Vladimir Putin gathered at the Expo-2015 Milano universal exhibition in Milan, Wednesday, to see Putin give a speech at the opening ceremony for National Russia Day. The theme of this year's exhibition is "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life". Supporters listened to Putin speak as they waved Russian and Donbass flags and chanted "Viva Putin" with some even sending him many kisses. The Russian President was welcomed by Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi at the Russian Pavilion of Expo-2015 Milano and is also expected to meet with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome before visiting the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis.