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Ukraine faces shortage of SAMP-T missiles
Ukraine is grappling with a critical shortfall of missiles for its SAMP-T systems. The two SAMP-T ground-based air defense systems, also known as MAMBA, which were previously supplied to Ukraine by Italy and France, have nearly depleted their stock of Aster-30 missiles.
Consequently, they risk becoming unusable soon, reported the Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera. The Ukrainian authorities have been urging both countries for weeks to provide Kyiv with at least 50 such missiles.
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Italy commits €13 million to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund
Italy has pledged to contribute €13 million to Ukraine's Energy Support Fund, according to a statement from the Ukrainian Ministry of Energy.
The agreement was signed by Italy’s Ambassador to Ukraine, Carlo Formosa, in the presence of Ukraine's Deputy Minister of Energy, Roman Andarak.
The funds will be allocated for procuring equipment, repair works, and strengthening Ukraine's energy system amid ongoing Russian assaults. Established in 2022, the Fund aggregates international aid for the …
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Explosions rock Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Seajewel at Italy's port of Savona
The Seajewel, a tanker under the Maltese flag known for transporting Russian oil to Europe evading sanctions, faced two powerful explosions while docked at the Port of Savona in northwest Italy. According to Newsweek, the blasts occurred during the vessel's unloading process, causing damage below the waterline. Remarkably, no crew members were harmed, and there have been no reports of oil leakage. The Seajewel has been identified as part of Russia's "shadow fleet," a term for vessels …
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Ukraine seeks to acquire Italian air defense systems using frozen Russian assets
Ukraine is aiming to leverage proceeds from frozen Russian assets to procure air defense systems from Italy, according to the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense.
Deputy Defense Minister Brigadier General Anatoliy Klochko engaged in talks with a delegation from Italy's Ministry of Defense’s Defense Industry Agency to secure Italian-made air defense systems and ammunition. "We are interested, among other things, in ammunition of various calibers and air defense systems. However, it is essential to …
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Ukraine to receive second SAMP/T air defense system from Italy by end of September,
In a recent statement, Italy's Defense Minister Guido Crosetto confirmed that Ukraine will be supplied with a second SAMP/T air defense system from Italy by the end of September, according to RAI News.
"By the end of this month, the new SAMP/T system will be delivered to Ukraine, and we understand the importance of timely delivery," Crosetto emphasized during his speech at the European Trade Conference on Air and Missile Defense.
Earlier, Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani confirmed that …
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Russia summons Italian ambassador over alleged illegal entry by RAI journalists and controversial report from Kursk region
In a dramatic diplomatic move, Moscow has summoned Italian Ambassador Cecilia Piccioni to lodge a "resolute protest" concerning the actions of a RAI media crew, the Italian state broadcaster.
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the Italian journalists allegedly entered Russian territory via a breached Ukrainian border under the protection of a Ukrainian escort group. Once in the Kursk region, they filmed a short report, which predictably took a stance far from pro-Russian, and aired it …
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Italy to supply Ukraine with long-range Storm Shadow missiles ahead of NATO summit
According to Italian media, a decision on the supply of Storm Shadow missiles is expected to be made before the NATO Washington Summit scheduled for July 9-11.
The Italian government plans to provide Ukraine with long-range Storm Shadow missiles as part of its ninth military aid package. This was reported by the Italian newspaper Fatto Quotidiano .
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto is set to present the list of weapons by the end of June. The package will include not only the SAMP-T air defence …
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Italy rejects NATO Chief's call to lift restrictions on Ukrainian strikes against targets in Russia
The Italian government has rejected NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg's call for allies to lift restrictions on the use of weapons supplied to Ukraine against targets in Russia, reports the news agency Ansa.
Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Lega party, Matteo Salvini, expressed disagreement with the NATO chief’s stance.
"Italy is not at war with anyone, and while it was right to assist Ukraine militarily, lifting the ban on Kyiv to strike military targets in Russia is out …
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Italian parliament votes to continue arms supplies to Ukraine
The Italian Parliament has approved a bill to continue the supply of weapons to Ukraine. The bill was supported by 218 deputies and received the backing of the Senate, according to the news agency ANSA.
The legislation authorizes the supply of arms, vehicles, and equipment to "support Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion." It effectively extends a previous decree, as Rome has been backing Kyiv since the first day of full-scale aggression.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, …
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US and Italy discuss delivery of SAMP-T air defense systems to Ukraine
Italy can deliver anti-aircraft missile systems SAMP-T to Ukraine, reports La Repubblica. The United States is asking Italy to accelerate the next package of military assistance for Ukraine, which may include the SAMP-T air defense systems.
La Repubblica noted that the United States National Security Adviser, Jake Sullivan, and the diplomatic adviser to the Prime Minister of Italy, Francesco Talo, held a telephone conversation on January 5.
The two officials discussed military assistance for …
