Military aid to Ukraine reached its lowest level in 2025 as the U.S. withdrew its funding, leaving Europe to shoulder the financial burden almost entirely and prevent a total collapse of the Ukrainian defense, according to a think-tank report.
Wednesday, 11th February saw the Kiel Institute reveal that Kyiv’s allies allocated €36 billion ($42.9 billion) in military aid in 2025—a 14% decline from the €41.1 billion recorded in the previous year. Notably, military assistance in 2025 fell below 2022 levels, despite the war only beginning in late February of that year.
The cessation of U.S. aid coincided with President Donald Trump’s return to the White House in early 2025. This marked a seismic shift in support, as Washington had previously provided approximately half of all military assistance between 2022 and 2024.
In response, European nations have made a significant effort to bridge the funding gap, increasing their collective allocations by 67% in 2025 compared to their 2022–2024 average.
