The government’s position on aid to Ukraine continues to be debated. After Repubblica published some rumors about alleged secret military supplies that the government was planning to send to Kyiv, Defense Minister Guido Crosetto intervened to clarify: in 2026, «no form of aid has been formalized to date. Because aid is and is only given in relation to the possibility of responding to specific Ukrainian requests, and this is not always easy or simply possible.» Furthermore, the approval procedure for packages destined for Ukraine’s defense – Crosetto reiterated – will remain unchanged and will pass through the scrutiny of Copasir.
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Military supplies
The controversy erupted following the meeting of the leaders of the Volunteers held on August 24 in Kyiv on the sidelines of the celebrations for the 35th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. On that occasion, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had confirmed Italy’s commitment on the humanitarian front and the sending of new electric generators in view of winter, but had also announced that Italy would not take part in the coalition’s large-scale exercises scheduled for autumn.
However, the rumors about Italian military supplies to Kyiv published by Repubblica have reignited the political clash. According to the newspaper’s reports, Palazzo Chigi is preparing to send latest-generation weapons to Kyiv: Samp-T anti-aircraft batteries in the NG version capable of shooting down ballistic missiles, Aster 30 interceptors, and radars to detect Russian infiltrators. The government – Repubblica continues – would like to resort to the decree formula to prevent any internal discontent within the majority.
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Attacks on the government
Attacks on the government were not long in coming. The leader of Futuro nazionale, Roberto Vannacci, accused the executive of a lack of transparency towards citizens: «In front of the cameras they talk about electric generators. Behind closed doors, according to Repubblica, they are preparing the thirteenth secret decree: Samp-T batteries, Aster missiles, and radars. Generators in press releases. Weapons in decrees. Silence for Italians.» Palazzo Chigi would ask the people for «taxes, sacrifices, and trust» but omit to explain «how much they spend, what they send, and what risks they assume in our name,» Vannacci concluded.
The opposition also lashed out against the executive. «If the Italian government truly aligns itself with the rest of Europe by sending anti-aircraft batteries and radars to Kyiv and not just generators, as Repubblica writes today, then it is good news for the country but also a very bad look for Giorgia Meloni, who has to do it secretly so as not to offend Salvini and especially Vannacci,» stated Riccardo Magi, secretary of +Europa.
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