European Allies Pledge €21bn in Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Ongoing Conflict

Apr 12, 2025 Kriti Keshari

European allies have pledged €21 billion in new military aid to Ukraine during a meeting in Brussels, marking a significant commitment in 2025

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Germany leads this initiative with a commitment of €11 billion over four years, while the UK has pledged £4.5 billion for 2025

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The aid package includes air defense systems, tanks, drones, and artillery to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities

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Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov expressed gratitude for Europe's leadership in security assistance

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Despite these efforts, European defense ministers acknowledge that peace remains elusive, with Russia showing little interest in negotiation

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Concurrently, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg to discuss potential ceasefire terms, though significant breakthroughs were not anticipated

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Meanwhile, Russia claims to have captured a village in Sumy as 67,000 Russian troops reportedly mass near the region

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