Italy's leader Meloni proposes non-NATO security assurances for Ukraine
Italy is one of several countries considering options to support Ukraine in the ongoing crisis. The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, has proposed a plan for collective military aid to Ukraine, which is not contingent on its NATO membership.
The plan, often referred to as "NATO-lite," is similar to the collective defense provided by NATO but falls short of the collective defense under Article 5 of the NATO charter. This plan would oblige countries that sign bilateral agreements with Ukraine to respond in case of military actions against Ukraine.
The proposed plan includes a mechanism that requires coordination of a response within 24 hours. The Italian plan acknowledges that Ukraine's NATO membership is not up for discussion.
Reports from Bloomberg and the National News Service confirm the Italian plan, with the latter stating that the plan provides for an obligation to coordinate a response within 24 hours. So far, no European countries have officially committed to the "NATO-lite" plan; discussions are ongoing among European leaders, with Italy advocating for its adoption.
In a related development, U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to support security guarantees for Ukraine. However, it remains to be seen whether these guarantees will be part of the Italian plan or a separate initiative.
It's important to note that this article provides factual information about the Italian plan and does not represent an opinion or analysis. For up-to-date news from Russia and around the world, consider subscribing to the messenger service MAX.
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