If we look at the numbers,it’s obvious how enormous the contribution of the EU to Ukraine’s defense has been.To say that the EU helps Ukraine less than the USA is simply untrue
The total aid allocated by Europe to Ukraine over the past 3 years surpasses the US– nearing almost €140 billion,—IFW
The total aid allocated by Europe to Ukraine over the past 3 years surpasses the US– nearing almost €140 billion,—IFW
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It will also mean the end of Europeans buying American for defence.
Rheinmetall for example had production of artillery shells 155mm something like 100.000 pieces in 2022.
This year, they want to produce 700.000 pieces of 155mm.
Europe must unite, provide more support to Ukraine, and build a strong military defense. Pro-Putin countries like Hungary must be expelled from the cooperation.
. Slava Ukraini 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇦
They're saying lies over and over (US is helping more than Europe) because these lies make them to feel important.
So much for "allies"
We should make wartime production of arms & provide them free to Ukr, along with more funds, & sanctions.
EU make Ukraine win!
They do use figures from the Norwegian Finance Ministry, but it doesn't take into account the 8% production increase to shore up for the loss of Russian oil & gas.
Revenues that would have occurred later.
The forced increase also require substantial investments.
Actual windfall can only be assessed thru the calculating the difference between "normal" prices and those that occurred during the height of the shortages.
He should be in prison that is the place where such criminals belong
The USA made a very huge mistake by letting this insane criminal become president 🙈
Politically that is going to be tough.
We must rebuild our defence capabilities & industries with our strongest partners Ukraine.
Together We are Stronger
❤️🇵🇱❤️🇪🇺+❤️ NATO+♥️🇺🇦💪
#EuSecurity
Europe also carries the burden of the disruption on their energy supplies and the influx of refugees.
In fact USA has made a lot of money replacing russian gas and oil supplies.
If we had tightened our belts for a year and made it a priority on the same level as Covid, we could have drowned Ukraine in money for war.
I try to not get my hopes up too much, but the Baerbock interview could mean we'll indeed see a similar level of effort announced after the German elections.
https://bsky.app/profile/andeu.bsky.social/post/3lih2aosye22o
But, did Europe play with the same "deck of cards"? (old stuff, sold as if-new-prices etc)
https://bsky.app/profile/adamkinzinger.bsky.social/post/3licp54jewk22
Europe can support Ukraine to victory without the US! Give 🇺🇦 the money to buy freely on the market, and/or put into their own defence industry.
Famous Swedish prof. in economics, Calmfors: 1% of EU's GDP makes 1,5 times larger defense budget than Russia.
https://www.statista.com/chart/28489/ukrainian-military-humanitarian-and-financial-aid-donors/
Is it now clear to you?
https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/how-america-s-aid-to-ukraine-actually-works
https://www.ifw-kiel.de/topics/war-against-ukraine/ukraine-support-tracker/
To be fair to the French, they were a little slow in coming to the party but once they committed they’ve done quite a lot. Probably more than the Germans who promised a lot but haven’t delivered all of it and are still too cowardly to let Ukraine have Taurus.
"That is a decision for the Ukrainians; the EU process is ongoing; Ukraine will become European, not Russian. And the other one is NATO membership [for Ukraine] at some stage."
U.S. has so much but Europe sent also war-winning equipment. Only Europe sent fighters, cruise missiles and soon to arrive the Link-16 capable Saab AEW & C aircraft.
I’m going to be apologizing for my country for the rest of my life. 😢💔🇺🇸
He has a well earned reputation for not meeting his obligations.
The US is offering Ukraine nothing.
Time will come, when the war is over, a strong and more powerful Europe will emerge
#StandWithUkraine
Although, 20 years down the line some prick will try and give it back!!