Italy Moves to Extend Authorization for Military Weapons Supplies to Ukraine. Italy is preparing to endorse a new parliamentary decree that would allow the government to continue sending military aid and equipment to Ukraine as the country defends itself against Russia. A government document released on Tuesday confirmed the plan and indicated that officials are moving toward another renewal of support for Kyiv.Since the beginning of the Russian invasion in February 2022, Italy has already authorised twelve separate packages of military aid to assist the government of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. These previous shipments have included a wide range of equipment, among them advanced air defence systems known as SAMP T. The newly proposed decree would allow the Italian government to maintain the flow of military supplies without requiring parliament to vote on each specific transfer.
Italy Plans Renewal of Military Aid Permission as Ukraine War Continues
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has consistently positioned Italy as a strong supporter of Ukraine since assuming office in late 2022. She has pledged that Italy will continue to assist Ukraine until the conflict comes to an end. Her stance has earned praise from Western partners but has also sparked growing tension inside her own governing coalition. Some members view the ongoing commitment to military aid with caution and believe Italy should reassess the scale of its involvement.
The document outlining the new measure did not clarify how long the renewed authorisation would last. Previous decrees have typically permitted shipments for a full year. Continuation of this approach would give the government flexibility to provide military aid without the delay and political friction of repeated parliamentary approvals.
Officials expect the decree to be reviewed during a pre cabinet meeting scheduled for Wednesday. However, a final cabinet vote has not yet been assigned a specific date. Once the cabinet endorses the measure, parliament would still need to give formal approval within sixty days, as required under Italian law.Growing debate within the coalition has been fuelled in part by comments from Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, who leads the League party. Salvini argued that sending more military aid will not bring the conflict to an end and may instead increase the risk of misuse of funds or resources. He referred to the corruption scandal currently affecting officials in Kyiv as evidence that additional caution may be necessary.
Salvini has a long history of friendly relations with Russia and previously expressed positive views of President Vladimir Putin before the war. Although he has not openly opposed the government’s decisions on providing military aid, he continues to voice concerns that diverge from Meloni’s firm pro Ukraine stance.Despite internal disagreements, the government is expected to move ahead with the decree. Supporters argue that Italy’s commitment to provide military aid to Ukraine is essential for European security and for ensuring Kyiv has the resources it needs to resist further aggression.
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Source: reuters.com
