After Trump, Italy freezes Ukraine aid as Kyiv seeks aster 30 missiles; what is holding Meloni back?

Italy’s next military aid package for Ukraine is reportedly on hold, raising questions over Kyiv’s air-defence supplies as Russia continues its attacks. According to La Repubblica, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government may be waiting for the November 3 U.S. midterm elections before proceeding with the package. The reported delay could affect deliveries of Aster 30 interceptor missiles used by the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air-defence system. The package is reportedly worth nearly €3 billion, although Italy has not officially confirmed its contents or value. Could political uncertainty delay Ukraine’s efforts to protect its cities and infrastructure?