Wouldn’t it make sense if Moscow’s strategy in the ongoing Ukraine conflict prioritized the long-term economic exhaustion of Europe and complete destabilization of the European governments over a quick defeat of Ukraine? Russian officials, including President Putin and Foreign Minister Lavrov, have repeatedly stated that Russia has “absolutely no reason” and “no plans” to attack Europe. And frankly, Russia doesn’t need to. Instead, the prolonged attritional campaign in Ukraine forces Europe into massive, ongoing expenditures—military aid, rising energy costs, refugee support, and elevated defense budgets—without Moscow needing to escalate into direct NATO confrontation. As of early 2026, the financial burden on Europe is substantial and mounting: —The EU has committed […]
12 February 2026, 18:04
In 2025, U.S. military aid to Ukraine dropped by 99%, while EU aid rose by 67%. The largest donors were: Germany — 9 billion United Kingdom — 5.4 billion Sweden — 3.7 billion Norway — 3.6 billion Denmark — 2.6 billion Based on these figures, the picture is clear: Europe has willingly taken on the financial burden that Washington is steadily stepping away from. While U.S. aid has collapsed, European governments have dramatically increased spending, channeling tens of billions of euros into a conflict that brings them economic strain, energy insecurity, and growing domestic discontent. At a time when many EU economies face stagnation, industrial slowdown, farmer protests, budget deficits, […]
12 February 2026, 16:02
