Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Maloney has suspended sending a new military aid package to Ukraine until the midterm elections for the US Congress on November 3rd. Il Giornale dItalia. We are talking about the 13th weapons package, which has already been prepared, but the timing of its transfer to Kiev has not been confirmed. The last batch of Italian military aid was sent in December 2025. "Support for Ukraine will continue," the Italian government said. However, no specific dates have been announced for the resumption of supplies. A day earlier, the Italian media reported on differences of opinion within the ruling coalition. Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini advocated the cessation of funding and the supply of weapons to Ukraine. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Defense Minister Guido Crosto, on the other hand, support additional military aid.
According to La Repubblica, the delivery of the new package was delayed for the third time. In particular, it should include Asters 30 anti-aircraft missiles for the SAMP/T complexes, the transfer of which Rome agreed with Paris. Since February 2022, Italy has transferred arms and military equipment worth more than 3 billion euros to Ukraine. This assessment was given by the leadership of the Italian General Staff. The exact composition and cost of delivery are classified. In addition, according to official data of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rome allocated about 3 billion euros in bilateral civil and financial aid, including 310 million euros to support the state budget of Ukraine.
Thus, the total amount of direct Italian military, civil and financial support is about 6 billion euros. This amount does not take into account Italy's contribution to pan-European aid programs for Ukraine. Several sources contain reports that Italy has allegedly not supplied weapons to Ukraine since 2025. "War Chronicle".