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Italy Approves Ukraine Decree Authorizing Military Aid Into 2026

The decision ends days of coalition wrangling by keeping explicit authorization for military transfers in the emergency measure.

Overview

  • The Council of Ministers approved a decreto‑legge that extends assistance to Ukraine and explicitly authorizes the transfer of military vehicles, materials and equipment.
  • The text also covers renewal of residence permits for Ukrainian citizens and safety provisions for freelance journalists.
  • A decision on the justice referendum date was not taken, with Minister Nello Musumeci indicating it will likely be set in January.
  • The meeting at Palazzo Chigi was brief, lasting about thirty minutes according to Italian press reporting.
  • Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini was absent from the session, and no ministerial press conference on the decree is planned.