The political crisis that Italy has fallen into due to the possible resignation of Prime Minister Mario Draghi will not allow the country to fully help Ukraine in the fight against Russian aggression. In particular, provide the necessary weapons. This was stated by Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio in an interview with Politico..

According to the politician, Draghi's critics are doing the work of Russian President Vladimir Putin, trying to deprive the prime minister of his chair.. Di Maio called on political parties not to support the government's resignation during next week's vote.

“Russians are right now celebrating having brought down yet another Western government.. Now I doubt that we will be able to send weapons to Ukraine. This is one of many serious problems,” said the head of the Italian Foreign Ministry.

If MPs vote for Draghi's resignation, he will continue to serve with limited powers until early elections.. According to Di Maio, this could lead to a paralysis of power, leaving the country without the authority to continue to arm Ukraine, pursue a full-fledged social policy or sign new gas agreements to create reserves if Russia cuts off fuel supplies..

“If the government falls on Wednesday, we will not have the authority to sign any new energy contracts, and this is serious, because it is coming to winter,” the minister said..

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As a reminder, the 5 Star Movement, which was part of Prime Minister Draghi's coalition, boycotted Thursday's vote of confidence.. This led to Draghi offering his resignation. President Sergio Mattarella rejected it.

Interestingly, Di Maio himself previously headed the 5 Star Movement, but left the party a month ago due to a quarrel over views on sending weapons to Ukraine.. He accused current party leader and former prime minister Giuseppe Conte of helping Putin..