Europeans appear likely to buy US military weapons in order to continue supporting Ukraine, despite tense transatlantic relations and pushback from Paris.
“Ukraine is at war with Russia and needs timely support,” said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels on Wednesday.
Her comments came as she presented a €90 billion ($77.2 billion) package for Ukraine that was agreed by EU leaders last month. Two thirds of the funds will go to military support.
This package includes a “European preference” for weapons, but “it is possible to go outside of this region”, Ms von der Leyen said, in case there is not enough capa
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