Italy is ready to play its part in the issue of supplying Ukrainian troops with Western combat aircraft, Prime Minister Georgia Meloni said at a briefing, answering a question about sending fighters to Ukraine. ANSA writes about it..

“We are ready to play our role 360 \u200b\u200bdegrees. I don't think there's more to say. This process depends on the balance in the international community, but we are ready, as we have always been,” she said..

Meloni clarified that concerns about the transfer of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine are mainly expressed by representatives of the opposition in power, and not by the majority. The prime minister herself does not at all agree that military support for Ukraine can lead to an escalation in the Russian war against it..

She is convinced that the only way to bring peace talks closer is to change the balance of power on the battlefield, helping the Ukrainian defenders.

" ) to Ukraine brings the war closer to our home, and does not move it away. Those who help Ukraine are working for peace,” Meloni said..

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In addition, the head of the Italian government confirmed that soon her state plans to finally announce the provision of our SAMP / T air defense system together with France.

“For some time now, together with Paris, we have been solving a very important issue for Ukraine.. I think we are moving fast and will be able to make a definitive announcement in the coming days,” she said..

The Prime Minister also said that at the summit of the leaders of the European Union on February 9, a clear position was formed regarding the full support of sovereignty and freedom. EU members reiterate they will stand by Ukraine "

We will remind, on Thursday, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Mezola, said that all EU countries should take the next step and provide fighter jets and weapons that Ukraine needs to continue to resist the Russian invasion..