EU Leaders Pledge Urgent Support for Ukraine, Announce New Arms Plant

As European countries rally to aid Kyiv, discrepancies in support highlight strategic challenges in countering Russian aggression.

European leaders stress unity and urgency in supporting Ukraine amidst Russian aggression, with significant military and financial aid pledged.
Germany and France announce plans to build an arms plant in Ukraine, aiming to bolster Kyiv's defense capabilities in the long term.
Discrepancies in approach and support levels among EU countries highlight the challenges in forming a cohesive strategy against Russia.
Macron emphasizes the existential threat to European security posed by Russia, advocating for immediate and intense aid to Ukraine.
The EU approves a new military assistance fund for Ukraine worth €5 billion, alongside efforts to increase ammunition production capacity.