Trump Ukraine policy risks prolonging conflict, Italian minister says
Italy's defence minister tells BBC that restricting US support for Ukraine could extend Russia's invasion rather than resolve it.
At a glance
- Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said restricting US support for Ukraine would be wrong
- He argued the policy risks extending Russia's invasion rather than ending it
- The comments reflect European concerns about potential changes to US assistance
Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has criticised proposals to restrict US military support for Ukraine, telling the BBC that such a policy would be counterproductive. According to Crosetto, limiting assistance risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than facilitating its end.
The comments reflect concerns among some European allies about potential changes to American support for Ukraine's defence efforts.
Why it matters
The statement reflects allied concerns about the direction of US policy on Ukraine as geopolitical tensions remain high.
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