According to a survey conducted by Euromedia Research, most Italians are in favor of sending humanitarian aid to Ukraine (37.5%), but reluctant to send military troops (5.8%) or directly fund the purchase of weapons (12.8%). The reasons can be traced to historical, cultural and political factors. Certainly many Italians, even though they condemn Russian aggression, are convinced that sending armaments can only prolong the conflict rather than resolve it. Moreover, the fear of military escalation that could lead to unpredictable consequences, including possible NATO involvement in a direct conflict with Russia, is not discounted. Italy is going through a difficult economic phase, with inflation biting and an energy crisis that has significantly raised utility bills. In this context, it is clear that sending arms is viewed with some distrust by 1 out of every 2 citizens, partly because domestic problems turn out to be more deeply felt by the people. Diplomatic negotiation is the best solution to stop the war in the heart of Europe for 60.2% of the population. Military support (8.3%) and direct and guided intervention by other countries (6.5%) do not find much response.