Italy's defence minister criticises US restrictions on Ukraine support

Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told the BBC that US restrictions on satellite systems and intelligence support 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, convincing Russian President Vladimir Putin he can win and continue the war. His comments follow Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's criticism of Trump's diesel deal with Russia. Italian military aid will continue while the government remains in place, Crosetto vowed, though parliamentary approval may become harder as elections approach. Polls show only 18% of Italians support continued arms supplies, with the minister blaming Russian disinformation campaigns.