![]() ![]() Military Support: The New “2%” in Transatlantic Relations?Īccording to the Ukraine Support Tracker, the US had as of November 2022 provided around €48 billion in military, financial and humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Work to ramp-up defence-industrial capacity in Europe should be done both to support Ukraine and as a way to strengthen Europe’s defence capabilities in the long term. The issue is also important for the EU and its member states in the broader transatlantic context. This SCEEUS Guest Commentary argues the need to step up both military and financial support for Ukraine not only to ensure Ukraine’s continued survival, but also as the most important task to maintain security in Europe. In addition, Ukraine and Moldova (and Georgia once certain reforms have been made) have been granted candidate status to join the EU. The EU, in close cooperation with partners such as the United States and other G7 countries, has also launched the strictest sanctions packages ever in response to Russia’s illegal aggression. The upcoming Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting will also be a key meeting in regard to new military support to Ukraine. ![]() Other member states, including Sweden, are also preparing further defence packages in support of Ukraine. This support will increase following the decision by Germany to provide Marder armoured fighting vehicles and a Patriot air defence missile battery to Ukraine, by the Netherlands to provide a Patriot battery, and by France to supply AMX-10 RC light tanks. ![]() Since the start of the war, EU member states have provided military support with a value of at least €8 billion, €3.1 billion of which was provided through the EU’s European Peace Facility. The European Union (EU) and its member states have broken several taboos since the outbreak of Russia’s war in Ukraine. ![]()
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