Italian Defense Minister arrives in Kyiv
Photo: Minister of Defense of Italy, Guido Crosetto (Getty Images)
Minister of Defense of Italy, Guido Crosetto, arrived in Kyiv today for an official visit, according to the Embassy of Italy in Ukraine.
Crosetto will hold a series of institutional meetings.
There are no further details about the minister’s visit so far.
Also today, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Keir Starmer, arrived in Kyiv. He meets with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, so Kyiv and London sign an agreement on expanding military aid to Ukraine.
Photo: Guido Crosetto, Minister of Defense of Italy (x.com/italyinukr)
Italy's assistance to Ukraine
Italy is actively supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, providing both humanitarian and military aid. Humanitarian assistance includes medical supplies, hosting Ukrainian refugees, and supporting the reconstruction of critical infrastructure.
Rome has joined EU sanctions against Russia and supplies Ukraine with defensive equipment, including air defense systems, vehicles, and ammunition.
The Italian government supported recently continued weapon supplies to Ukraine.
A meeting also took place between Ukraine's Minister of Defense, Rustem Umerov, and his Italian counterpart. During that meeting, the parties discussed the supply of missiles for air defense systems, as well as armored personnel carriers and infantry fighting vehicles.
