United to win: Italy approves 10th package of military aid to Ukraine

The Italian government has approved the 10th package of military assistance to Ukraine. The specifics will be revealed on Wednesday during a meeting of the COPASIR parliamentary oversight committee, which is responsible for monitoring Italian intelligence operations.

Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto announced that, according to Ansa.

While the specific list remains confidential, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed that Italy continues to support Ukraine in its pursuit of a just peace.

"Italy stands by Kyiv in its comprehensive support for a just peace, which cannot be a capitulation of Ukraine," he noted.

Tajani also stressed Italy's efforts to host a second peace conference, inviting Russia and significant international partners like China, India, and Brazil to participate.

He stressed the importance of restoring Ukraine's energy security, which is one of the key areas of support from the EU.

It is reported that Italy is also actively preparing for the Conference on the Reconstruction of Ukraine, which will be held in Rome in July 2025. This conference will be another step towards the country's post-war reconstruction.

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By the end of September 2024, Ukraine was to receive the SAMP/T anti-aircraft missile complex promised by Italy. SAMP-T is a long-range anti-aircraft missile system developed by the Eurosam consortium (MBDA Italy, MBDA France, Thales). The system can destroy aerodynamic targets at a distance of up to 150 km at an altitude of up to 25 km. The complex can also combat ballistic missiles at a distance and height of up to 25 km.

As reported, Italy has confirmed the transfer of an additional SAMP/T anti-aircraft missile complex battery capable of intercepting ballistic missiles.

Moreover, Italy considered transferring long-range Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine in the next military aid package.