From: Decode39: The Minister of Defence appeared before the intelligence committee to discuss the new aid package to Kyiv, which includes a Samp-T battery. Once again, Russia has attempted to influence Italy’s decision-making process
Italy approves Ukraine aid. The hearing for Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto at Copasir today is the final step before the publication of the ninth aid package in the Official Gazette, which includes military assistance to Ukraine.
- The contents of the package, which is the fourth approved by the government led by Giorgia Meloni, are still classified, as in previous cases.
- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani stated during a hearing at the Foreign Affairs Committees of the Chamber and Senate that the only known aspect of the package is the provision of an air defensive battery Samp-T, the second provided by Italy. He added, “We are convinced that it is essential to strengthen Kyiv’s defensive capabilities by providing the military aid it needs.”
Resistance to long-range missiles. With this response, Minister Tajani could avoid a question about the possibility of sending long-range missiles, such as the Storm Shadow, to Ukraine.
- The Italian government has consistently opposed sending troops to Ukraine and using Western weapons to attack Russian territory.
- However, by sending the second Samp-T battery, Italy has shown its commitment to defending Ukraine from Russia’s invasion, specifically in air defence.
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