Italy slams US Ukraine support restrictions as 'complete mistake'

Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has told the BBC that US restrictions on satellite systems and intelligence for Ukraine are a "complete mistake" that risks prolonging Russia's invasion rather than ending it. Crosetto warned that depriving Ukraine of resources would create weakness, leading Russian President Vladimir Putin to believe he can win and continue the war. His comments follow Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's criticism of a US-Russia diesel deal. Italy has been a strong Ukraine ally despite public scepticism, with polls showing only 18% support for continued arms supplies. Crosetto blamed Russian disinformation for shifting public opinion and vowed military support would continue while his government remains in power.