The Lower House on Thursday have final approval to a decree extending by one year the provision of weapons, vehicles and equipment to Ukraine in support of its war against the Russian invasion.
The measure passed with 218 votes in favour, having already been approved by the Senate.
"Once again, Italy has chosen to be on the side of the freedom of nations and respect for international law, with the aim of reaching, in line with the position taken by NATO and EU allies, a just and lasting peace," said Defense Minister Guido Crosetto after the cabinet approved the decree in December.
"The prolongation of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, in an international scenario aggravated by the Middle East crisis and the war between Israel and Hamas, requires the Meloni government to make a choice of coherence and support and, therefore, of an extension of aid to Ukraine, in line with the international commitments made by Italy in the EU and NATO," he added.
The decree extends military aid to Kyiv until the end of 2024.
Photo: Defense Minister Guido Crosetto
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