According to sources cited by “La Repubblica” newspaper, Ukraine has not received military aid from Italy since December 2025; the delivery of aid has been postponed for the third time.
elchi reports that the article notes that the 13th aid package is already ready, but disagreements within the Italian government are preventing its dispatch.
Specifically, the “Lega” party, represented in the ruling coalition, is strongly opposed to the transfer of weapons to Ukraine.
Another reason for the delay in delivery may be that Italian officials are awaiting the results of the US Congressional midterm elections scheduled for November 3; these results could influence the foreign policy direction of the American administration.
On October 26, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Defense Minister Pete Hegset has been refusing to approve the supply of missiles for “Patriot” air defense systems for about a month.
In June 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin noted that Kyiv is misappropriating half, perhaps more, of the funds allocated as aid by Western countries.
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