Italy is planning to announce a new military aid package for Ukraine - which will include a SAMP/T air defence system - according to Italian media.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will officially make the announcement at the G7 Summit being held in Puglia, Italy, next month, news website La Repubblica reported.
Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems and long-range Storm Shadow missiles are also thought to be included in the package.
It will be the ninth military aid package sent to Ukraine from Italy.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been asking allies for high-end air defence systems to counter Russian air strikes.
Last month he told NATO members that a minimum of seven would be needed as Russia ramped up attacks, particularly in eastern Ukraine.
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