{
  "id": 15186639,
  "title": "Italian Defense Minister Calls Potential US Restrictions on Aid to Ukraine a “Terrible Mistake”",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/italian-defense-minister-calls-potential-us-restrictions-on-aid-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T11:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "UATV English",
    "slug": "uatv-english",
    "url": "https://uatv.ua/en/italian-defense-minister-calls-potential-us-restrictions-on-aid-to-ukraine-a-terrible-mistake/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has cautioned that any potential US restrictions on Ukraine's access to satellite systems and intelligence could worsen Russia's war efforts, rather than hasten a resolution, according to UATV English. In a BBC interview, Crosetto stated that withholding crucial military resources from Ukraine would weaken its defenses and embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin to advance further. \"Peace will come when Putin realizes that the situation has reached a dead end and he cannot advance any more,\" Crosetto asserted. Italy would maintain its military support for Ukraine as long as the present government persists in office. Nonetheless, he cautioned that obtaining parliamentary approval for additional arms shipments might prove more challenging as Italy nears its upcoming elections in late 2027. Crosetto characterized Russia's invasion and assaults on civilian facilities as an act of malevolence, citing attacks on hospitals, schools, and power plants, as well as the murder of civilians. The defense minister also accused Russia of spreading disinformation to sway Italian politicians and public opinion. Although rising fuel costs and economic challenges could complicate his efforts to maintain a strong stance against Moscow, Crosetto argued that reneging on Russia's demands is essential to safeguard citizens' long-term welfare. Crosetto denied that the August fire at a weapons depot near Rome was a deliberate act, attributing it to human error. He also dismissed claims from the previous month that Russia intended to launch drone strikes against Italy, France, and Spain from ships in the Mediterranean, which had not been substantiated. However, Crosetto warned that Russia-linked cyberattacks were commonplace, with hundreds occurring each day, and contended that Europe had been too lenient. \"You cannot win a war if you do not fight back,\" he emphasized. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has also reaffirmed her government's ongoing support for Ukraine, arguing that acknowledging the capitulation of a nation defending its freedom as peace would be inaccurate.",
  "summary": "Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto has warned that any US decision to restrict Ukraine’s access to satellite systems and intelligence would be a serious mistake that could prolong Russia’s war rather than bring peace closer, UATV English reports. In an interview with the BBC , Crosetto argued that depriving Ukraine of critical military resources would weaken its defenses and encourage…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}