Italy's defence minister criticises the US for limiting Ukraine's access to satellite systems and intelligence, warning it could prolong Russia's invasion rather than end it.
01Summary
- 01Defence Minister Guido Crosetto called the US move 'a complete mistake, a major mistake' in a BBC interview.
- 02Crosetto said the US decision 'makes absolutely no sense' and could create weakness that encourages Russia to continue the war.
- 03Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni earlier criticised Trump's deal to buy diesel from Russia as a 'very risky choice'.
- 04Crosetto vowed Italian military support for Ukraine would continue 'for as long as this government is in place'.
- 05A September poll by the Ixè institute found only 18% of Italians support continuing to supply arms to Ukraine.
02Why it matters
This matters because Italy is a key European ally of Ukraine, and any shift in US policy could weaken Kyiv's defences, potentially prolonging a war that affects European security and energy prices.
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