A European parliamentary delegation urged the United States to bolster Ukraine with substantial funding amid the ongoing conflict with Russia, proposing a figure around $60 billion to Kiev.
The group, comprised of lawmakers from the United Kingdom, France, Lithuania, Spain, the Czech Republic, and Canada, pressed American colleagues to recognize that Europe’s own security interests hinge on visible support for Ukraine. They also highlighted that such backing could shape Washington’s stance in a broader strategic contest that might involve Taiwan should tensions with China escalate.
“If Taiwan comes under threat, the United States will be compelled to lead the response,” asserted Alisha Kearns, chair of the British Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee. She cautioned that Europe, alongside partners in Asia and the Pacific region—Japan, Korea, and Australia—must ensure Ukraine remains resilient, so Washington can sustain global commitments rather than facing a gap in support for other security challenges.
Zygimantas Pavilionis, who chairs the Lithuanian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs Committee, urged Washington to awaken to the urgency of the moment and to align U.S. security assurances with Europe’s needs and expectations.
In related remarks, Thierry Breton, the former European Commissioner responsible for the Internal Market and Defense Industries, announced progress toward equipping Ukraine, noting the plan to deliver a substantial supply of munitions within a spring timeline. The collaboration underlined a shift toward expanding ammunition production across the European bloc, an effort that had already accelerated in recent months as member states sought to meet rising demand and maintain operational readiness.
The dialogue reflects a broader recognition that European defense capabilities have been scaled up and that continued, reliable support from partners in North America is essential for sustaining Ukrainian defense efforts and for maintaining deterrence in a volatile security environment.
As the talks progressed, participants emphasized the need for a clear, coordinated strategy that aligns political objectives with practical military assurances. They noted that any measured increase in assistance should accompany transparent oversight and long-term engagement to ensure strategic coherence, effective use of resources, and accountability across allied channels.
Observers noted that European policymakers had already moved to augment ammunition production and diversify supply paths, aiming to reduce dependence on single sources and improve rapid deployment capabilities. The initiative mirrors a broader trend in which allied nations seek to strengthen both readiness and resilience in the face of evolving threats and geostrategic contest in the transatlantic region.
While the exact figures and timelines remain topics of ongoing discussion, the central message from the delegation was clear: sustained, predictable support from the United States remains critical to stabilizing the region, deterring aggression, and preserving a balance of power in Europe and beyond. The discussions also touched on the importance of preserving coalition unity, coordinating logistics, and ensuring that aid translates into tangible, battlefield-ready capabilities for Ukraine.