US and EU have supported alternative to Ukraine’s accession to NATO - investing in defence industry, - WP Given the low probability of Ukraine joining NATO, Western countries have supported an alternative strategy: investing billions of dollars in the development of the Ukrainian defence industry. 4 016 33 Previously in trend: Financial assistance to Ukraine Integration of Ukraine into the EU defense system
Ukraine to coordinate use of SAFE loans for defense production – Kubilius European Commissioner for Defense and Space Andrius Kubilius has said that Ukraine, together with 13 EU member states, will coordinate the use of SAFE low-interest loans for defense production. 311 3 Previously in trend: Integration of Ukraine into the EU defense system
European Parliament will consider Ukraine’s inclusion in European Defense Fund by end of 2025 A draft EU legislative act providing for Ukraine's inclusion in the European Defense Fund will be put to a vote in the European Parliament by the end of 2025. 351 0 Previously in trend: Integration of Ukraine into the EU defense system