Italy to send additional weapons to Ukraine

Security/International

15-04-2022, 14:34

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The newspaper " La Repubblica " announced that Italy is studying the possibility of sending additional weapons to Ukraine.

The newspaper wrote, today, Friday, that the signing of a decision in this regard may take place next week, and it will include a clause on allocating additional funds to implement this goal.

The newspaper pointed out that the value of the amount that will be allocated and the list of weapons and military equipment that will be sent to Ukraine are not published, as it was after the adoption of the first resolution. At the same time, I wrote that the discussion will likely revolve around sending armored vehicles, anti-tank weapons, and military clothing, noting that the money that was previously allocated for these purposes has been spent.

Italian media announced, previously, that the Italian Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense, Luigi Di Maio and Lorenzo Guerini, held a session of their ministries in which they discussed issues "related to Ukraine's assistance and the Italian installment in NATO's activity."

In Italy, a very broad front has formed of philosophers, politicians, analysts and journalists who oppose directing weapons to Ukraine, because, in their opinion, this would lead to an escalation of tension and not help in the peaceful settlement of the conflict in Ukraine.

For his part, Pope Francis categorically opposes the use of weapons and the increase in military expenditures. This is what he wrote in his article entitled "Against War. Courage to Build Peace", which was published on Thursday.

The results of public opinion polls conducted in the country indicate that most Italians do not support arming Ukraine.

Source: Russia Today