Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that US decisions to restrict military aid and limit access to satellite systems and intelligence for Ukraine are a "major mistake." Crosetto argues these restrictions risk prolonging the full-scale Russian invasion rather than ending it. This criticism comes as President Trump waives several Russia sanctions citing national security and expresses optimism that the war is approaching an end. Meanwhile, Moscow has indicated readiness for trilateral negotiations with the US and Kyiv in November.
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- ✓ Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that restricting support for Ukraine is a "complete mistake" and a "major mistake".
- ✓ Crosetto stated that limiting US access to satellite systems and intelligence used by Ukraine is a serious mistake.
- ✓ President Trump has temporarily ended several Russia sanctions passed by Congress due to national security concerns.
- ✓ Moscow has expressed readiness to resume trilateral negotiations with the United States and Kyiv in November.
What changed
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto explicitly characterized US aid restrictions as a strategic error in a BBC interview.
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Italian Defence Minister says Trump is "completely wrong" to restrict Ukraine support
Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that US decisions to restrict military aid and limit access to satellite systems and intelligence for Ukraine are a "major mistake." Crosetto argues these restrictions risk prolonging the full-scale Russian invasion rather than ending it. This criticism comes as President Trump waives several Russia sanctions citing national security and expresses optimism that the war is approaching an end. Meanwhile, Moscow has indicated readiness for trilateral negotiations with the US and Kyiv in November.
Why it matters
The US has recently limited Ukrainian access to certain satellite systems and intelligence. These moves coincide with a diplomatic push for a ceasefire, with President Zelensky suggesting a freeze of current front lines as a potential first step.
What is confirmed
- Italian Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that restricting support for Ukraine is a "complete mistake" and a "major mistake".
- Crosetto stated that limiting US access to satellite systems and intelligence used by Ukraine is a serious mistake.
- President Trump has temporarily ended several Russia sanctions passed by Congress due to national security concerns.
- Moscow has expressed readiness to resume trilateral negotiations with the United States and Kyiv in November.
- President Trump stated that the war against Ukraine is approaching an end.
Still unconfirmed
- Ukraine will not be able to defeat Russia according to Crosetto.
- Volodymyr Zelensky indicated the freezing of the current front line as a possible first step towards a ceasefire.
What to watch next
- Results of the proposed trilateral negotiations in November
- Further US decisions regarding satellite system access for Ukraine
- Official confirmation of a ceasefire agreement or front line freeze
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- Agenzia Nova — Ukraine, Crosetto: The US's decision to limit access to satellite systems is a serious mistake.
- ua.news — Italy's defense minister called a possible U.S. restriction on military aid to Ukraine a mistake
- Цензор.НЕТ — Ukraine will not be able to defeat Russia, - Croetto
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