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Italy Finalizes Olympic Security Plan as IOC Confirms 13 Russian Athletes

U.S. ICE analysts will operate only from diplomatic facilities under Italy’s sole command.

Overview

  • Italy will deploy at least 6,000 law‑enforcement personnel, including about 3,200 state police, 1,970 Carabinieri and 838 Guardia di Finanza officers.
  • Milan will enforce five restricted red zones from 6 to 22 February with a no‑fly zone, drones, airborne surveillance and robotized systems such as robot dogs.
  • The government earmarked €30 million for the Interior Ministry, over €13 million for armed‑forces support and €2.8 million for the national cybersecurity agency, supporting a continuous cyber operations hub in Milan.
  • The Interior Ministry said U.S. participation includes ICE analysts working only inside U.S. diplomatic premises, with all security operations under Italian authority.
  • The IOC confirmed that all 13 invited Russian athletes accepted participation, with the Games scheduled for 6–22 February in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo.