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Russian yachts stranded in Italy are causing public outrage due to high maintenance costs funded by taxpayers. Local authorities are seeking solutions while the Italian government remains firm against concessions to Moscow. The luxury yacht "Sailing Yacht A" has been docked for over four years, costing around $30,000 daily. Another yacht, "Scheherazade," linked to Putin, has already cost taxpayers over $15 million. Other seized vessels also contribute to rising local discontent as public funds are used for their upkeep. Italian law mandates proper maintenance of seized yachts, with owners required to reimburse costs if sanctions are lifted.