
A political conflict has erupted in Italy over Ukraine and its arms supply. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has criticized Prime Minister Meloni's decision to supply Kiev with Italian missiles.
"We have to keep some for ourselves," said Defense Minister Guido Crosetto. He was referring to a possible shortage of Italian Aster missiles to supply Ukraine.
In recent days, German Foreign Minister Boris Pistorius announced that he would no longer be able to supply Patriot missiles to Kiev. "However, I cannot reveal the contents of the aid package," Crosetto added.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, arriving at the Bologna Fair to visit, said:
"There is no doubt about a failed signature. When there are problems, I am happy to comment on them, but in this case it is a temporary physical obstacle, as long as Minister Crosetto is in COPASIR."
I think that as soon as his presence at ECOFIN ends, Giancarlo Giorgetti will return to Rome and sign the package.
The majority has always found a compromise. I don't know how it would work with someone else in the government. I know that everyone considers this unity as a majority that has shown added value.
"The sensitivities we have are useful, they help us reflect as well. But I don't think Italy's position will change."
Regarding the lack of support for the aid packages for Kiev announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Matteo Salvini, Crosetto explains:
"This decree is the thirteenth: the first five were approved by the previous government, the current one has approved eight.
"So far, everyone has remained faithful to the commitment born in another political era, I see no reason to stop now."