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Ukrainian Troops Will Get New Weapons From Italy

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Photo for illustration / MILAN anti-tank guided missile system
Photo for illustration / MILAN anti-tank guided missile system

Italy prepares fifth package of military aid to Ukraine

According to the Lorenzo Guerini, the Minister of Defense of Italy, statment, his Ministry is preparing the fifth package of military aid to Ukraine, which includes vehicles and equipment.

Lorenzo Guerin reported on the content of the upcoming fifth interdepartmental decree on the supply of military aid to Ukraine at the meeting of the parliamentary committee on security of the republic.

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“During the hearings, the content of the fifth interagency resolution, which will allow the transfer of military vehicles, materials and equipment to the state bodies of Ukraine, was discussed in an exhaustive manner,” Senator Adolfo Urso said.

Giorgio Mule, the deputy head of the Italian Ministry of Defense, informed that the participants of the meeting unanimously supported the new decree.

A similar meeting regarding the fourth package of military aid was held at the end of July.

In March, the Italian parliament approved a government draft law, which provides for the provision of various assistance to Ukraine, including the supply of weapons.

The contents of these aid packages remain classified.

Illustrative photo / MLS Shield Armored Vehicles Purchased in Italy
Illustrative photo / MLS Shield Armored Vehicles Purchased in Italy

As previously reported, on October 4, President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke by phone with Giorgia Meloni, the leader of the Italian political force “Brothers of Italy”, which recently won the parliamentary elections.

In the conversation, Zelensky pointed out the need for further support to Ukraine after the formation of the new Italian government.

On September 30, Andrii Yermak, the head of the Presidential Office held a telephone conversation with Adolfo Urso, Italian senator, the head of the parliamentary committee on security issues of the Italian Republic.

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