Italy's cabinet on Monday approved ‌a ​decree to keep military aid ‌flowing to Ukraine through 2026, sealing a coalition compromise after weeks ​of debate that exposed divisions over foreign policy within Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government.

Axar.az informs, citing Reuters, the accord followed ‍threats by the far-right League, ​which had close ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin before Russia's 2022 invasion of ​Ukraine, to ⁠abstain on the measure and thereby exacerbate rifts over Italy's stance on the war.

The new decree is similar to bills approved ​in the ‌past three years, stating ‍that the ⁠government will transfer military vehicles, materials and equipment to Ukraine.

However, the League said that in a change from the 2025 text, the new decree stated that priority would be given to logistical and medical items for civilian use, and for equipment needed to defend against missile, drone and cyber attacks.