Draft:Amedeo Avondet
Amedeo Avondet | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 19, 2001 Moncalieri, Italy |
| Nationality | Italian |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, political activist |
Amedeo Avondet (born 19 January 2001 in Moncalieri) is an Italian journalist and political activist. He is the founder and leader of the political movement Italia Unita ("United Italy"). He is known for his views on national sovereignty, his criticism of Atlanticism, and his engagement with geopolitical topics related to Russia and the West.
Early life
[edit]Avondet was born in Moncalieri, near Turin, in 2001. He attended the classical high school Liceo Classico Salesiano Valsalice in Turin.
Journalism
[edit]He began his career writing for the weekly newspaper La Voce e il Tempo. He later contributed to outlets such as Il Giornale d’Italia and Nuova Società.
Avondet also worked as an embedded war correspondent with the 1st Special Forces Brigade "Lupi" of the First Army Corps of Volunteer Forces under the Russian Ministry of Defense. He reported from high-conflict zones in the Russo-Ukrainian War, including Soledar, Bakhmut, Avdiivka, and Enerhodar.
Media appearances
[edit]Avondet has been a guest on various Italian television and radio programs, including:
- **La7** (L’Aria che tira)
- **Rete 4** (Dritto e rovescio,)
- **Canale 5** (Mattino Cinque)
- **Radio Roma**
- **RT (Russia Today)**
His journalistic work and political stances have been covered by several major Italian media outlets, including **ANSA**, **Corriere della Sera**, and **La Repubblica**.
Political activity
[edit]In 2019, Avondet founded the youth movement Giovani Patrioti ("Young Patriots") in Piedmont. In May 2022, he established the political movement Italia Unita, of which he is the current leader.
Italia Unita promotes national sovereignty, energy and industrial independence, presidentialism, opposition to demographic decline, and the preservation of Italian cultural identity.
Political positions
[edit]Avondet is known for his criticism of the European Union, NATO, and Western foreign policy, advocating for a neutral foreign policy and increased dialogue with the Russian Federation. He has participated in conferences and events concerning the Donbas conflict.
Publications and commentary
[edit]In addition to writing on topics such as geopolitics, national identity, and post-Soviet dynamics, Avondet has contributed as a commentator on multiple platforms. His work has appeared in media outlets including Il Giornale d’Italia, Nuova Società, RT, and La7.
References
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External links
[edit]- Official website of Italia Unita
- Articles by Amedeo Avondet on Il Giornale d’Italia
- Articles by Amedeo Avondet on Nuova Società
- TV/Radio appearances on La7, Rete 4, Canale 5, Radio Roma, and RT