What obstacles is the EU facing in supplying weapons to Ukraine?

“ The European and American defense industries are struggling to meet the weapons needs of the Ukrainian armed forces ,” the Washington Post noted.

According to Gazeta, investing in Ukraine's arms sector “provides greater flexibility” and “gives Ukraine more opportunities in the short term,” however, “it is important to note that none of this will replace the scale of Western arms production for Ukraine.”

What obstacles is the EU facing in supplying weapons to Ukraine? Photo: AP

In addition, the flow of money into the Ukrainian defense industry may increase sharply in the coming time. However, even with outside help, the Ukrainian arms industry will still have difficulty competing with Russia.

Previously, according to sources, the German Defense Ministry will not provide large-scale military equipment to Ukraine in the near future. In addition, the German Defense Ministry also does not believe in Ukraine's ability to launch a counterattack in the near future.

The German military is said to be skeptical about the ability of the Ukrainian armed forces to turn the tide and launch a counterattack using the tactics Kiev has chosen. Ukraine lacks the necessary heavy armored vehicles and Germany will not provide any more.

According to internal documents of the German army, Berlin has completed the transfer of heavy military equipment to Ukraine including Leopard 2 tanks, infantry fighting vehicles and self-propelled artillery.

During Chancellor Olaf Scholz's latest press conference with President Zelensky in Berlin, the German chancellor promised "multi-billion dollar" military aid to Ukraine. However, the entire amount was allocated last year and the purchases will be financed from last year's budget.

Ukraine may not receive military aid from the West by 2025 as allied countries face financial difficulties, Bloomberg reported.

Many countries have struggled to find new sources of funding, while others have refused to increase aid. Most of the financial commitments have relied on $50 billion in loans from frozen Russian assets.

While Kiev’s allies are still negotiating the final terms of the deal, the US is working to head off Hungary’s objections to the EU plans. But even if the deal is approved, the $50 billion is seen as insufficient to meet Ukraine’s needs over the next year.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/eu-dang-gap-phai-nhung-tro-ngai-nao-trong-cung-cap-vu-khi-cho-ukraine-352150.html