Italy's cabinet on Monday passed a law decree that allows it to continue supplying until the end of 2025 "means, materials and equipment" to Ukraine to support its war effort against Russia, a government statement said.

Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Italy has delivered 10 military aid packages to Kyiv which have included advanced systems like the French-Italian SAMP/T air defense units.

Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's cabinet decree, which includes "urgent provisions for the extension of the authorization for the transfer of military vehicles, materials and equipment to the government authorities of Ukraine,

The Italian government has supported the extension of the authorization for military aid to Ukraine. To continue arms supplies, parliamentary approval is required, ANSA reports. The government supported the decree,