Overview

• German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has ordered European officials to compile a list of each country's planned weapon shipments to Ukraine, in an effort to pressure EU allies to fulfill their commitments.
• Scholz has warned that the military contributions from EU member states to Ukraine's fight against the Russian invasion are 'too small'.
• Scholz's move is expected to put pressure on France, Italy, and Spain to commit more support for Ukraine as the flow of Western weapons and aid slows.
• Germany has become Ukraine's second-largest international backer behind the U.S., promising to double its military aid to Ukraine to €8 billion (£6.87 billion) for 2024.
• The EU summit on February 1 is expected to approve amendments to the 2024-2027 multiannual budget, which include a €50 billion Ukraine Facility.