- EU ready ‘to assume the burden’ of Ukraine support from US, says Poland
- Leaders from France, Germany, Italy, and Poland, Britain and Spain attended a meeting in Warsaw
- “Largest European Union countries to assume the burden of military and financial support for Ukraine”
EU ready ‘to assume the burden’ of Ukraine support from US, says Poland
European Union nations are ready to step up military and financial support for Ukraine if the United States scales back its aid, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski stated on Tuesday. His remarks came during a high-level meeting in Warsaw marking the 1,000th day of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The gathering included foreign ministers from France, Germany, Italy, and Poland, with representatives from Britain and Spain joining virtually. Sikorski praised the commitment of major EU countries to take on a larger role in supporting Ukraine amidst concerns about potential changes in US policy, particularly with Donald Trump’s return to power looming.
“I note with appreciation the readiness of the largest European Union countries to assume the burden of military and financial support for Ukraine in the context of a possible reduction in US involvement,” Sikorski told reporters after the talks.
The meeting follows a decision by President Joe Biden to allow Ukraine to use US-supplied long-range missiles against targets in Russia, a move condemned by Moscow but seen as a significant escalation. While EU nations are reportedly aligned with this strategy, Trump’s previous scepticism about aiding Ukraine has raised fears of a shift in American policy when he assumes office in January.