Tajani distances himself from Salvini: new military aid package for Kyiv ready

Published 2026-10-26

Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has announced that a new military aid package for Ukraine is ready. The news comes after statements by Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, who in recent days has expressed different positions on support for Kyiv. Tajani wanted to make clear that the Italian government's line remains the one previously established.

According to la Repubblica, the new package concerns military supplies that the government intends to support together with its European allies. Support for Ukraine is an important issue for Italy, both from the standpoint of security and for its relations with the European Union and NATO. The government has already approved several decrees in the past for the shipment of weapons and materials.

Differences of opinion among the majority parties on this issue are not new. Tajani, who leads Forza Italia, has stressed the need to maintain a unified position on foreign policy. Salvini, leader of the Lega, has repeatedly called for resources to be concentrated on domestic issues, such as healthcare and the cost of living.

For now, the precise details of the package, such as its economic value and the type of weaponry, have not yet been disclosed. In the coming days, Parliament could discuss the measure, and further statements from political leaders are likely.

Sources: la Repubblica

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