Enhancing European defense capabilities and bolstering military support for Ukraine are now priorities for the EU’s executive branch.
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the EU has provided significant financial, humanitarian, and military aid, accounting for more than half of all international assistance to Ukraine. EU military support has reached 49.3 billion euros, with member states, excluding Hungary, agreeing to continue supplying arms. Some, like France and the UK, are considering sending troops to Ukraine after a potential peace agreement, though this remains a contentious issue.
