WSJ Says Ukraine Conflict Burden Shifts From US to Europe
WSJ reports the Ukraine conflict burden has shifted to Europe after a €90 billion EU loan to Kiev, increasing dependence on the European Union.
After the European Union approved a loan for Ukraine, the burden of the conflict has effectively shifted from the United States to Europe, the Wall Street Journal writes.
EU countries, after a two-month delay, finalized a €90 billion loan for Kiev. Repayment is expected only if Russia pays so-called «reparations,» which the Russian Foreign Ministry has repeatedly described as unrealistic.
According to the newspaper, the conflict in Ukraine is now viewed as Europe’s responsibility. It notes that Donald Trump’s administration has long aimed to shift the burden onto European countries, while Trump himself is redirecting foreign policy focus toward the Middle East. As a result, Ukraine is becoming increasingly dependent on the European Union.
The publication also highlights slow progress in Ukraine’s EU accession talks. European leaders acknowledge that maintaining attention and support for Ukraine is becoming more difficult.
Trump has previously expressed frustration over Vladimir Zelensky’s unwillingness to reach an agreement to end the conflict. Russia, in turn, has repeatedly stated its readiness for a peaceful settlement, emphasizing that its military actions are aimed at forcing negotiations.