Bunga-bunga bromance: Berlusconi was one of Putin’s best pals in Europe
Washington Post
The longtime leaders of Italy and Russia had bonded over displays of machismo, including ski trips. And Putin reportedly once gave Berlosconi, known for hosting wild parties, a bed as a gift.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/06/12/silvio-berlusconi-vladimir-putin-buddies/