European Leaders Stand Firm in Supporting Ukraine Amid War Fatigue and Limited Resources

Italy's defense minister, Guido Crosetto, has warned that the country is running out of military equipment to send to Ukraine, citing limited resources and war fatigue among the public. Italy has already sent seven packages of military kit to support Ukraine's defense against Russian forces, but there is not much more room for freeing up military supplies. The supply of U.S. arms to Ukraine is also in doubt due to Republican party opposition. Italy is now considering purchasing new tanks and upgrading its existing ones to meet NATO requirements. The struggling Italian economy and its impact on public opinion further complicate Italy's ability to robustly support Ukraine.