Italy Freezes New Military Aid for Ukraine Ahead of US Midterm Elections
📅 Date: October 29, 2026
📍 Location: Rome, Italy / Kyiv, Ukraine
🎙️ Podcast: World News Update with Souha
📰 What Happened?
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has reportedly put its 13th military aid package for Ukraine on hold, with Italian media reporting that Rome is waiting for the outcome of the upcoming US midterm elections on November 3 before making its next move.
According to La Repubblica, the package is prepared but has not received final approval. The proposed assistance reportedly includes Aster 30 air-defence missiles, which Ukraine needs to strengthen protection…
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