Discussion on European Funding for US Military Aid to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump stated that most military assistance to Ukraine was provided during the Biden administration. Since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the United States has supplied Kyiv with billions of dollars in military aid. Trump has expressed concerns that these weapons and ammunition were transferred without cost and suggested that Europe should have borne the expenses, indicating that the US may seek reimbursement. The issue of funding Ukraine's defense against Russia has been a contentious topic in US-European relations. As the conflict continues, questions arise about whether the US and Europe can find common ground to maintain support for Ukraine. Experts contributing to this discussion include Doug Bandow, a Senior Fellow at the Cato Institute; Marina Miron, a Researcher in Defense Studies at King’s College London; and Charles Kupchan, a Senior Fellow and Director of European Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations.