European Union leaders are assessing their ability to sustain support for Ukraine’s war effort if Donald Trump were to withdraw U.S. assistance. The U.S. remains crucial for supplying advanced weapons like F-16s and ATACMs, as well as for producing essential 155mm shells central to Ukraine’s defense. In a Budapest meeting on Thursday, officials examined both financial and military ramifications of a potential U.S. shift. The EU has committed €118 billion in aid to Ukraine—nearly double the U.S. contribution of €85 billion—raising concerns about continued access to military resources primarily provided by the U.S. While Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban questioned Europe’s ability to finance the war alone, European Council President Charles Michel underscored the need for ongoing support to Ukraine.
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