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In reply to the discussion: Ukraine doesn't need us, probably better off without us [View all]Self Esteem
(2,248 posts)17. Your source literally proves my source.
The only difference is the years are more updated. The US basically gives the same amount as all of Europe. That's literally what I said here:
In fact, all of Europe combined throughout that span sent $4 billion less than the US.
So, how are they going to make up that other 43%?
Or, using my link, the $44 billion the US has already provided?
Here's a good read on the matter:
https://www.csis.org/analysis/ukraine-now-doomed
The bottom line: Prospects for Ukraine are bleak. In the best case, U.S. and European aid continues, which is enough for Ukraine to stabilize the front lines, blunt Russian attacks, and buy time for a negotiated settlement, perhaps with Russia more willing to make a deal as its casualties pass the 1 million mark.
In the worst case, the United States cuts off shipments of equipment. What Ukraine receives from the Europeans, other global sources, and its own industry will keep its forces in the field but with declining capabilities. Russian attacks will gain more and more territory; at some point, Ukrainian lines will break. Ukraine will have to accept an unfavorable, even draconian peace.
In the worst case, the United States cuts off shipments of equipment. What Ukraine receives from the Europeans, other global sources, and its own industry will keep its forces in the field but with declining capabilities. Russian attacks will gain more and more territory; at some point, Ukrainian lines will break. Ukraine will have to accept an unfavorable, even draconian peace.
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"There's absolutely no chance Europe can make up that difference heading forward."
HereForTheParty
Mar 2025
#3
They NO DOUBT can take up that gap Ukr took Kursk with 20% NATO equipment use outside...
uponit7771
Mar 2025
#16
Europe doesn't need to have the biggest economy in the world to accomplish their goals.
BannonsLiver
Mar 2025
#5
It's not the money it's the equipment... US sent old to be trashed equipment and paid ourselves to restock. It wasn't 35
uponit7771
Mar 2025
#21
Europe will essentially have to double its total to match what the US was doing - which is just one country.
Self Esteem
Mar 2025
#18
I'll never know why you think that showing facts that completely contradict what you
Wiz Imp
Mar 2025
#24
Money is the smaller problem. Actual production of war materials is the bigger one
DetroitLegalBeagle
Mar 2025
#31