European NATO Allies' Failure to Meet Military Commitments

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Ukrainian President Zelensky criticizes EU for failing to deliver promised artillery shells, citing ongoing dispute with US over funding. EU committed to send a million shells but only delivered 30%, blaming inability to meet commitments. European NATO allies, including wealthy nations, have consistently failed to meet spending obligations, relying on US for security. Past criticisms by Trump led to increased defense spending commitments. Zelensky urges EU countries to step up efforts to support Ukraine.

Key Points

  • EU only delivered 30% of promised artillery shells to Ukraine
  • European NATO allies consistently fail to meet 2% of GDP spending obligation
  • Trump's criticisms of European nations led to increased defense spending commitments

Pros

  • Increased awareness of the imbalance in defense spending between the US and European NATO allies
  • Calls for EU countries to step up efforts to support Ukraine in their military needs

Cons

  • Ongoing disputes between the US and Ukraine over funding
  • Failure of EU to meet commitments despite promising to send a million artillery shells to Ukraine