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Posted on December 23, 2024
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Italy extends military aid to Ukraine until 2025, supporting Kyiv against Russia. NATO and G7 also pledge support.
ROME (Reuters) - Italy's cabinet on Monday passed a law decree that allows it to continue supplying until the end of 2025 "means, materials and equipment" to Ukraine to support its war effort against Russia, a government statement said.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Italy has approved 10 packages of military aid for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's government, including two Franco-Italian air defence systems known as SAMP/T.
Meloni has been a supporter of Kyiv since taking office in late 2022 and has vowed to back Ukraine until the war ends, amid uncertainty over the future attitude of the United States once president-elect Donald Trump takes office in January.
On Tuesday, NATO chief Mark Rutte urged members of the military alliance to step up military aid for Ukraine to strengthen its position should Kyiv enter into peace negotiations with Russia.
Under Italy's presidency this year, the Group of Seven (G7) major democracies have repeatedly pledged support for Ukraine, condemned Russia's war of aggression and pledged a $50 billion loan for Kyiv backed by frozen Russian assets.
(Reporting by Angelo Amante, editing by Gavin Jones)
The main topic is Italy's extension of military aid to Ukraine until the end of 2025.
Italy has provided 10 packages of military aid, including Franco-Italian air defense systems.
The G7 has pledged a $50 billion loan for Ukraine, backed by frozen Russian assets.
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