Overview
- Tajani confirms Italy’s 12th assistance package is finalized for imminent signing, combining military supplies with energy support such as generators.
- Matteo Salvini warns further arms could fuel corruption in Kyiv and urges a push for negotiations rather than increased weapon deliveries.
- Defence minister Guido Crosetto rejects Salvini’s stance, saying a country should not be judged for two corrupt officials and citing Russian strikes largely hitting civilians.
- The measure is expected to pass through Copasir and related defence reviews as part of Italy’s procedural checks on Ukraine assistance.
- Reports that Crosetto canceled a planned U.S. visit remain unverified, while he met E-5 counterparts in Berlin to coordinate on security and support for Ukraine.