Pentagon says Ukraine support can’t rely on American contributions
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Key Points:
- The Pentagon’s top policy official, Elbridge Colby, warned that future military support for Ukraine cannot rely on the United States and urged European allies to assume primary responsibility for the continent's defense.
- U.S. military aid to Ukraine has sharply declined, falling by 99% in 2025, while European countries increased their financial, humanitarian, and military aid significantly to maintain overall support levels.
- The U.S. has shifted from directly providing weapons to selling arms to Kyiv financed by European allies through NATO-led programs, reflecting a strategic rebalancing amid other global security concerns.
- European nations announced new military aid packages focusing on drones, air defense, and long-range strike capabilities, but Ukraine still faces critical shortages in air defense systems amid production challenges.
- Colby stressed the need for Europe to strengthen its defense industrial base and ensure sustainable military support for Ukraine and the continent’s security in the long term.
