Europe struggles to fill gap in Ukraine military aid

11/12/2025 11:12 France 24

European nations are struggling to compensate for halted US aid to Ukraine, with a significant drop in overall support in 2025. While some countries like France, Germany, and the UK have increased contributions, Italy and Spain have reduced or stopped aid. The European Commission aims to use frozen Russian assets for a major Ukraine loan package, but the plan faces resistance, particularly from Belgium.

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