The Italian defense minister called the probability of using a tactical nuclear strike low, however, according to him, Moscow could take such a step if faced with the threat of losing the war.
Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto believes that the Russian Federation is preparing a tactical nuclear strike. By the way in shape published by Il Fatto Quotidiano.
The head of the defense department believes that Russia can opt for the use of nuclear weapons, which is unacceptable for Italy.
“The use of tactical nuclear weapons is planned by Russia. For us this is unthinkable, but for Moscow yes, if the point of no return is passed, if they risk defeat,” Crosetto said.
At the same time, he added that such a scenario for the development of the situation is unlikely. Italy will also continue to support Ukraine, including by providing military assistance. If the country has the opportunity, Ukraine will be helped with air defense systems, which the Ukrainian side has been asking for for months. They have to go to protect civilian structures: schools, hospitals and power plants.
At the same time, it is important for Italy to transfer weapons in good technical condition and with the ability to replenish its stocks. Therefore, if the air defense systems are transferred to Ukraine, they should be taken from the stocks of the Italian army.
“You won’t find missiles in the supermarket like a jar of Nutella, they are complex systems that require a long production time. You can’t say: okay, tomorrow I’m going to go buy a hundred missiles. They don’t exist,” summed up the head of the Defense Ministry Italian.
Recall that on December 14, the media wrote about it Ukraine will receive Mamba air defense systems from France and Italy. The last barriers to transmission have been removed.
December 9 President Vladimir Putin said the Russian Federation can use nuclear weapons first for a “disarming” attack..
