Regarding some press reports, the Ministry of Defense "clearly and categorically denies the possibility of sending missiles or ammunition from the SAMP/T system to Ukraine." A statement from the ministry, headed by Guido Crosetto, adds: "Italy continues to support Ukraine within the framework of its commitments to NATO and the European Union, with a transparent approach consistent with Parliament's resolutions."

The Ministry itself recalls that "all military supplies are classified and communicated exclusively to the competent institutional bodies, in full compliance with the procedures established during the previous legislature."

The Samp/T is an air defense system built by an Italian-French consortium.

(Unioneonline)

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