The Record Illusion: Europe Invested €7.2 Billion in the War, but Dependence on the US Persists
🇪🇺 **Europe Breaks Records, but the US Remains the Main Weapons Supplier**
According to a report by the Kiel Institute (Aug 13, 2026), military aid to Ukraine reached €7.2 billion in June. This is the highest level since 2024.
📉 **Context:**
• Direct US aid ceased in February 2025.
• The average monthly aid volume dropped from €3.46 billion to €2.94 billion.
• The June surge is a one-off transaction from a new EU fund (€90 billion).
🇺🇸 **Paradox:**
Europe pays with its own money but buys American weapons (especially Patriots), as there are no domestic analogues.
🚁 **Trends:**
Sharp growth in drone financing: €1.6 billion in the first 4 months of 2026 (4 times more than in all of 2022).
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