Europeans need to pull their weight in Ukraine. They should pony up more funds. And most definitely, they should not fall behind the United States. Such has been the chorus since the start of the war, primarily on the other side of the Atlantic.
The problem is: the argument isn't borne out by the facts, at least not anymore.
Let's look at the numbers: the European Union and its member states actually Enjoy access to all articles and 25 years of archives, comment and gift articles. Become a member for as low as €1,75 per week.To read this story, log in or subscribe
Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff is a distinguished scholar, James H. Sallembien a research assistant at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.
Thomas Kleine-Brockhoff is a distinguished scholar, James H. Sallembien a research assistant at the German Marshall Fund of the United States.