European leaders convened to discuss increased support for Ukraine in light of fraying US relations. There are growing calls to seize $218 billion in frozen Russian assets, a move advocated by figures like former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. He argues that it is just that Russia compensates for the damages caused by its war. The urgency of this funding initiative reflects concerns about the potential reduction of US support, raising the stakes for European nations to respond effectively to Ukraine's defense needs.
It is only fair that Russia should pay for the damage its war has caused, wrote Sunak in an opinion piece.
The situation has fueled questions over how Europe can step up to help aid Ukraine's defense efforts should the United States reduce, or cut altogether, its support.
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