EU may not approve €20 billion military support plan for Ukraine

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

55% : "For some member states, there is the reality of the public finances," said another EU diplomat.
55% : All three diplomats suggested that the EU might choose to meet its commitments annually rather than agreeing to a plan for a larger sum spanning over four years.
54% : EU defence ministers are preparing to discuss the plan in Brussels on Tuesday.
54% : A third EU diplomat mentioned that the probability of adopting Borrell's initial proposal was diminishing, but numerous countries still want commitments at EU level.
52% : The debate over military aid comes at a time when EU countries are also debating a proposal to provide Ukraine with €50 billion in economic aid.
42% : However, diplomats say many countries, including EU heavyweight Germany, have expressed their reservations about committing such large sums several years in advance.
39% : Although the EU already provides similar assistance to Ukraine through the European Peace Facility, it is provided in tranches that can be blocked by individual member states.
38% : The EU also faces problems with other aspects of its military aid to Ukraine.

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