European countries have significantly increased their financial, humanitarian, and military support for Ukraine, compensating for the sharp reduction in assistance from the United States in 2025. According to a study by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, despite a 99% decrease in American aid, the overall level of international support remained stable thanks to the efforts of European countries.
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European Countries Lead in Aid to Ukraine
In 2025, European states provided Ukraine with approximately €29 billion in military aid, which is nearly two-thirds more than in previous years when the figure was €17–18 billion annually. Financial and humanitarian assistance also saw a significant increase—up 59% compared to the average levels of 2022–2024. Through EU institutions, Ukraine received about €35.1 billion last year, accounting for 89% of all European financial and humanitarian aid, which totaled €39 billion.
Germany has become Ukraine’s leading ally in terms of military support, allocating €9 billion, the largest contribution among all partners. Additionally, the country directed another €600 million towards the purchase of American weapons under the NATO PURL project. Following Germany are the United Kingdom (€5.4 billion), Sweden (€3.7 billion), Norway (€3.6 billion), and Denmark (€2.6 billion).
Differences in Contributions from European Regions and Participation in the PURL Program
There is a noticeable gap in the structure of European military support between Northern and Southern Europe. Northern countries provided 33% of the total aid, even though their share of the GDP of the 31 donor countries is only 8%. Meanwhile, Southern Europe, which accounts for 19% of GDP, contributed only 3% of military aid, and together with Eastern Europe, only 5%.
“In 2025, European countries sharply increased their support for Ukraine, taking on a key role in supplying weapons and financing after the United States reduced its aid by 99%.”
It is worth noting that this year the United Kingdom also joined the PURL program, which was launched in August 2025. The government allocated £150 million (approximately $205 million) for these purposes. A total of 24 countries have already joined the program, enhancing the coordination of allies’ efforts to support Ukraine.