WarMonitor on Nostr: Despite Trump's claims that the U.S. has provided "hundreds of billions of dollars" ...
Despite Trump's claims that the U.S. has provided "hundreds of billions of dollars" in military support to Ukraine while Europe has contributed far less, the reality is quite different.
As seen in the data, from January 2022 to December 2024, the U.S. contributed €114.2 billion to Ukraine's defense, while Europe provided €132.3 billion. Even in terms of military equipment, despite the U.S. having a vastly larger arsenal, European nations have contributed more in some areas.
For example:
Aircraft: Europe has delivered 51 aircraft of various types (including fighter jets) to Ukraine, with 85 more expected in the coming months. The U.S. has delivered none.
Armored vehicles: Europe has sent nearly 1,800, while the U.S. has provided around 300.
Self-propelled artillery: Europe has delivered nearly 800 units, compared to just 18 from the U.S.
The key takeaway here is that Europe has been actively engaged in Ukraine’s defense, contrary to Trump’s frequently repeated narrative.
As seen in the data, from January 2022 to December 2024, the U.S. contributed €114.2 billion to Ukraine's defense, while Europe provided €132.3 billion. Even in terms of military equipment, despite the U.S. having a vastly larger arsenal, European nations have contributed more in some areas.
For example:
Aircraft: Europe has delivered 51 aircraft of various types (including fighter jets) to Ukraine, with 85 more expected in the coming months. The U.S. has delivered none.
Armored vehicles: Europe has sent nearly 1,800, while the U.S. has provided around 300.
Self-propelled artillery: Europe has delivered nearly 800 units, compared to just 18 from the U.S.
The key takeaway here is that Europe has been actively engaged in Ukraine’s defense, contrary to Trump’s frequently repeated narrative.