EU foreign ministers will convene in Brussels to address a critical $43.5 billion military aid proposal for Ukraine. This meeting comes ahead of an EU leaders' summit and amid uncertainty about US support under the current administration. Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys emphasized the importance of sustained aid for maintaining Ukraine's military capabilities. The funding scheme is designed to be voluntary, aiming to avoid dissent from countries like Hungary. Each member's contribution will correspond to their economic capacity, with Germany leading by committing $4.35 billion for this year alongside expectations from other nations like France and Italy to increase their support.
The meeting will discuss a proposal for $43.5 billion in military aid to Ukraine, crucial for sustaining its armed forces amid US funding uncertainty.
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budrys highlighted that sustaining military aid at this level is vital for maintaining the current strength of Ukraine's forces.
With US funding uncertain, the EU is looking to unite for military aid and ensure that the distribution of funding is proportional to economic size.
Germany has approved a commitment of $4.35 billion for Ukraine this year, while other countries are urged to align their contributions with the new funding scheme.
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