Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas has emphasised that Europe's commitment to arming Ukraine must remain steadfast, regardless of potential political shifts in the United States. Her remarks come amid growing concerns over the future of US support under a possible second Trump administration.
Europe's Strategic Responsibility
Kallas argued that European nations cannot depend on Washington to sustain Kyiv's defence efforts indefinitely. "Our support must be concrete and long-term," she stated, highlighting the need for EU members to ramp up weapons production and deliveries.
Trump Factor Looms Large
With Donald Trump leading polls for the 2024 US election, European leaders are increasingly discussing contingency plans. The Republican candidate has previously suggested he might pressure Ukraine into territorial concessions to end the conflict.
Current Aid Landscape
- EU recently approved €50 billion aid package for Ukraine
- Germany now second-largest military donor after US
- UK committing long-range missiles and training programmes
Kallas warned that any reduction in Western arms supplies could prove disastrous for Ukrainian forces currently struggling against Russian advances in Donbas.
