Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine's Air Defenses: Italy Steps Up

Ukraine and Italy explore using frozen Russian assets to fund the purchase of air defense systems. The Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Defense recently met with representatives from Italy's defense industry agency to discuss the acquisition of Italian-made air defense systems and missiles. The talks focused on the costs, delivery timelines, and potential collaboration on future projects. Italy has expressed its commitment to supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities. This initiative highlights the ongoing efforts to strengthen Ukraine's defenses against Russian aggression and the innovative ways international partners are finding to provide aid.