Ukraine mulls buying Italian air defenses with frozen Russian assets' proceeds
- Ukraine is considering purchasing Italian air defense systems and ammunition using profits from frozen Russian assets, according to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry.
- Italy delivered a highly advanced SAMP/T system to Ukraine in cooperation with France in 2023, with a second system delivered in September 2024.
- The Italian government approved a decree extending military support for Ukraine through 2025, following the immobilization of around $300 billion in Russian assets.
- Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Anatolii Klochko stated they are interested in ammunition and air defense systems after discussions with Italian officials.
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Ukraine mulls buying Italian air defenses with frozen Russian assets' proceeds
Kyiv and Rome are discussing the possibility of purchasing Italian-made air defense systems and ammunition using profits from immobilized Russian assets, the Ukrainian Defense Ministry said on Jan. 11."We are interested, among other things, in ammunition of various calibers and air defense systems," Ukrainian Deputy Defense Minister Anatolii Klochko said after talks with Italian defense officials.Italy delivered a highly advanced SAMP/T system t…
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