Italy is the latest victim of Ukraine-related divisions

least expected reactions to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine was Italy’s firm response. Under Mario Draghi, Italy has backed sanctions on Russia that are painful for its own economy and has supplied weapons to Ukraine—though exactly which, and how many, remains unclear.That secrecy illustrates the political sensitivity of Mr Draghi’s resolve. The party in his broad coalition with the biggest parliamentary contingent is the anti-establishment Five Star Movement (5). It is splitting apart over Ukraine.