Italian political forces debate Ukraine's EU accession timeline and mechanism (decode39.com)

• Crosetto says EU membership for Ukraine is 'very difficult' but offers defense integration.
• Schlein (PD) and Tajani (FI) advocate standard accession criteria.
• Salvini (Lega) and Conte (M5S) express skepticism or prioritize ceasefire.

"Defense Minister Guido Crosetto stated that Ukraine's EU membership is 'very difficult' but proposed a common European defense system including Kyiv. Reactions from across the Italian political spectrum reveal divisions that do not align with the government-opposition divide, touching on enlargement, agriculture, and security."