The Senate on Wednesday approved a
ruling-majority resolution committing the government to
"continue to support the Ukrainian government authorities also
through the transfer of means, materials and military equipment,
in line with the commitments made and with further agreements in
the frameworks of NATO and EU, as well as in the international
fora to which Italy belongs".
The resolution, which also called for the government to support
"all diplomatic efforts" to end the war and bring about "a fair,
lasting, balanced peace", was approved with 103 votes in favour,
24 against and 27 abstentions.
Earlier in the day it was approved by the Lower House.
The votes came after Defence Minister Guido Crosetto briefed
lawmakers on the decision taken by the government to extend by a
further year military aid to Kyiv n the war sparked by the
Russian invasion in February 2022.
Crosetto told the House Italy's "support to Ukraine remains
strong and totally unchanged", adding however that "it seems the
moment has come for incisive diplomatic action alongside the aid
we are providing because there is a series of important signals
coming from both sides".
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