Europe financially able to back Ukraine if US reduces aid, says Von der Leyen

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said that while all European leaders hope the United States will continue its support for Ukraine — and, by extension, for Europe — any gaps that arise must be addressed with full effort on Europe's part.

She praised the ongoing cooperation with Ukraine in defense manufacturing and noted that Ukraine may have more production potential than Europe has financial resources. However, she expressed confidence that Ukraine would be able to produce critically important equipment if sufficient funding is found, suggesting this should be Europe's next step.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in turn, emphasized to EU member states that the financial capacity to support Ukraine does exist. She pointed to tax flexibility being used to channel investments into Ukraine's defense sector, along with a joint procurement program that enables direct investment in the country's defense industry. She added that this approach is also in line with NATO requirements.

US halts weapons deliveries

On July 2, media reports emerged suggesting that the United States had suspended weapons deliveries to Ukraine. This was later confirmed by official sources.

The White House explained that the decision was made to prioritize US national interests.

Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reported that American weapons already located in Poland were not delivered to Ukraine.

More details on the situation surrounding US military aid can be found in the report by RBC-Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has also responded to the matter.