Weapon transfer to Ukraine vital for balancing ground forces, Italian PM says
Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni (Photo: Getty Images)
Providing weapons to Ukraine will help achieve a balance of power on the ground, states Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
"Contrary to those who argue against sending weapons to Ukraine fearing escalation, I believe everything points in the opposite direction," she states.
According to Meloni, Ukraine can only achieve a diplomatic resolution to the conflict with Russia under one condition.
"The only chance for Ukraine to achieve a diplomatic resolution is to achieve a balance of power on the ground, and if we followed the advice of those who say we shouldn't support Ukraine, we wouldn't achieve peace but rather invasion, a war closer to home," emphasizes Italy's Prime Minister.
Italy's assistance
Italy has provided seven packages of military aid to Ukraine since the onset of the full-scale invasion.
Italy's Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto, recently mentioned Italy's intention to provide Ukraine with an eighth package of military assistance. The country is currently assessing what equipment could be transferred to Kyiv.
Additionally, in December, the Italian government approved a resolution allowing the country to provide military support to Ukraine until the end of 2024, pending support from the country's parliament.
