For four years, Ukraine has been in conflict with a superior aggressor and has survived partly due to a flow of assistance from the West. However, U.S. aid dried up significantly last year, resulting in a 13% drop in military aid compared to the previous three years' averages. In terms of financial and humanitarian aid, after adjusting for inflation, there was approximately a 5% decrease. This trend is revealed in the latest analysis from the Kiel Institute's Europe Aid Tracker.

The United States, which once provided nearly half of Ukraine's support, ceased its financial backing last year, placing a heavier burden on European nations. As a result, the EU has stepped up, demonstrating increased involvement in supporting Ukraine. A new loan of 90 billion euros agreed upon at the end of 2025 is part of a broader trend of growing financial assistance from Europe, even as the global community is seemingly turning away from the war-torn country.

This shift raises important implications for Ukraine's resilience moving forward, as it relies more heavily on European support amid declining American involvement. The EU's commitment reflects a significant change in foreign policy priorities, potentially altering the dynamics of international support for Ukraine and reshaping the broader geopolitical landscape as the conflict continues to unfold.