EU sets out $3.4B defense budget for 2027, boosts Ukraine spending
The new fiscal uplift comes in the wake of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy telling European leaders last month that “we need at least €70 billion more from you."
The new fiscal uplift comes in the wake of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy telling European leaders last month that “we need at least €70 billion more from you."
“This decision follows a thorough review of the Department’s force posture in Europe and is in recognition of theater requirements and conditions on the ground,” Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell wrote in a brief statement.