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Since the beginning of Russia's war against Ukraine, European countries have provided Kiev with more military assistance through their defense industries than the United States, according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW).
The Institute stated that by the end of June 2025, European countries had purchased military supplies for Ukraine worth €35.1 billion under industrial contracts. This amount exceeds the total value of supplies from the United States by €4.4 billion.
Meanwhile, European countries provide nearly half of their military aid to Ukraine not from existing reserves, but through defence industry orders. In May and June, Europe allocated €10.5 billion in aid, with at least €4.6 billion directed to defence company contracts, representing 43.8% of the total.
In addition, Europe has continued to support Ukraine. In recent months, Germany allocated a military aid package worth €5 billion, Norway provided €1.5 billion and Belgium €1.2 billion. The Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Denmark have each contributed approximately €500-600 million.