Italian Prime Minister George Meloni said that the issue of supplying fighter jets to Kiev was not discussed because such a decision was taken collectively with international partners. He said this at a press conference after his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. DEA News.
“We have to make such decisions together with international partners. At this stage, we are focused on air defense systems.”
Previously reportedHe said he did not rule out that the Italian authorities could send long-range missiles to Ukraine in the future. The Italian government is currently working on a seventh military aid package for Ukraine, which may include drones.
Antonio Tajani, previously Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy declarationThe supply of Italian fighters to Ukraine seems “almost impossible”. According to Tajani, this issue has not yet been discussed in Rome, but if a decision is made, coordination with other Western countries will be required on which planes to send to Kiev, as there is no point in sending different models. then the problem of pilot training will arise.