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European Lawmakers Warn U.S. Over Ukraine Aid Delays

Failure to Support Ukraine Could Risk European Assistance in Potential Taiwan Conflict

  • European lawmakers warn the U.S. that delays in aid to Ukraine could risk European assistance in a potential conflict with China over Taiwan.
  • The delegation of lawmakers from six European countries and Canada met with U.S. lawmakers amidst negotiations over a major funding package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan.
  • European contributions and commitments to Ukraine total $160 billion, but they stress that there is no substitute for America's military support or its global leadership.
  • Republicans have increasingly soured on Ukraine support, with many arguing taxpayer dollars should be focused on domestic issues.
  • European lawmakers are concerned that without major commitments from the U.S., Russian President Vladimir Putin will take the initiative.
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