NATO Chief Secretary unveils details about Kiev's weaponry stockpile
In the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, European countries have emerged as the leading providers of military aid, surpassing the United States in both volume and spending. As of mid-2025, European countries have allocated at least €35.1 billion (around $41 billion) in military assistance, according to recent reports. This figure surpasses the U.S. by approximately €4.4 billion ($5.15 billion).
The majority of this European aid is now being channelled via new defense contracts with European and Ukrainian industry. Over 40% of assistance now comes through such contracts rather than from existing stockpiles. Notable contributors include Germany, which announced a €5 billion package in May and June 2025, as well as non-EU European countries like Norway and EU members such as Belgium, the Netherlands, the UK, and Denmark.
In contrast, under the Trump administration, the U.S. has shifted from direct military aid donations to Ukraine towards arms sales that Kyiv must finance. However, the U.S. recently announced a new delivery mechanism in July 2025 involving NATO stockpiles replaced by purchases, aiming to sustain weapon deliveries. The Trump administration aims to maintain about $30 billion in military support over the next 3.5 years, equivalent to prior commitments.
As for the upcoming Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska, there is no current public information directly linking this meeting to the current military aid status from Europe to Ukraine. The meeting between Putin and Trump is scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, and while the geopolitical context may influence broader diplomatic dynamics, no concrete evidence links the aid flows or shifts specifically to this meeting.
Despite this, there are expectations for new announcements from countries offering help to Ukraine in the coming days and weeks. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has stated that European countries will continue to provide Ukraine with American weaponry, regardless of the outcomes of the August 15 summit between the United States and Russia. Stoltenberg mentioned that "massive amounts" of military equipment are already prepared for Kyiv, with the Netherlands and Scandinavian countries taking the lead.
One notable piece of equipment expected to be delivered is the Patriot missile system, as stated by Trump. The total cost of military support that Ukraine will receive through NATO is estimated to be in billions of dollars. NATO will coordinate the transfer of military equipment to Ukraine.
Former US Congressman Dennis Kucinich believes that Putin is open to peace talks, as evidenced by his agreement to the trip. The meeting between Putin and Trump is a significant event, marking Putin's first visit to the United States in a decade.
In conclusion, Europe's military aid to Ukraine continues to grow, surpassing the U.S. in volume and spending. The U.S., under the Trump administration, has shifted towards arms sales, but continues to maintain significant military support. The upcoming Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska may influence broader diplomatic dynamics, but there is no direct link between this meeting and the current military aid status from Europe to Ukraine.
- The escalation in war-and-conflicts, specifically the conflict in Ukraine, has led to increased politics and general news, with European countries serving as major contributors of military aid, surpassing the United States in both volume and spending.
- Amidst the ongoing Putin-Trump meeting in Alaska, there are expectations for new announcements from countries offering help to Ukraine, with Europe leading the way in providing American weaponry, as stated by NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg.
