What's happened
European countries are increasing military aid to Ukraine as the US support decreases.
Why it matters
The increase in military aid from European countries to Ukraine is significant as it fills the gap left by the decreasing US support. This support is crucial for Ukraine as its counteroffensive against Russian forces has stalled and winter is approaching.
What the papers say
The New York Times reports that European countries, including Germany, Britain, and Norway, are increasing their military aid to Ukraine, with Germany planning to double its support to $8.5 billion in 2024. The article highlights the urgency for more support in Ukraine as its counteroffensive against Russian forces has stalled and winter is approaching. The NY Post cautions that the US is at a key decision point in its involvement with Ukraine's war, as Kyiv's summer offensive has sputtered to a halt and foreign aid is dwindling. The article emphasizes the need for an honest review of the Ukrainian counteroffensive and further support. AP News mentions that Germany's aid for Ukraine will be massively expanded next year, with plans to increase military aid from 4 billion euros to 8 billion euros. The article also mentions the inauguration of a training hub for F-16 fighter jet pilots from NATO countries and Ukraine. Another AP News article reports that Romania is pushing to buy 54 Abrams main battle tanks and related equipment from the United States in a deal worth at least a billion dollars, to help meet regional security challenges.
How we got here
Since the start of the war in 2022, the US has allocated roughly $110 billion to Ukraine, with 96% of it already spent. Ukraine's counteroffensive this summer has failed to make significant gains, leading to concerns about the nation's ability to continue its fight against Russia without further support.
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