Says to send Aster-30 missiles to Ukraine, Italy denies acquisition

The relevant reports are groundless. “During the Italian Defence Minister's yesterday meeting with his French counterpart, arms procurement contracts were not signed, no discussion was discussed, nor was it mentioned”, the statement said.

The report by the French newspaper L Opinion, which was also reprinted in the Italian press, concerned the news of the purchase by France and Italy of 700 Aster-30 missiles, allegedly destined for the Samp-T air defence system and the reinforcement of Ukraine's Armed Forces.

The next few days, the Italian government will assess the six-line shipment of weapons to Ukraine. The Third World War would begin if Russian tanks reached Kie, Europe's border. Its prevention is the only way to stop the Third World War”, said Italian Defence Minister Guido Cronetto.

Earlier today, Russian Federation Security Council Vice President Dmitry Medvedev called Crusoe “a rare fool”. The Italian minister replied that he “continues to believe, stubbornly, that it is right to help a country such as Ukraine, which has been completely attacked without need, so it can protect its cities, people and existence”. /abcnews.al/