Europe is able to compensate for American aid to Ukraine. To do this, the bloc is getting closer to the G7

Europe can support Ukraine’s resistance even if the U.S. completely stops providing military aid.

This was stated by Major General Christian Freuding, who coordinates the supply of weapons from Germany. According to him, European countries and Canada have already exceeded last year’s $20 billion in U.S. aid to Ukraine.

At the same time, Ukraine continues to receive weapons approved by the previous US president. But it is unclear whether the current President Trump will agree to new deliveries or allow third countries to buy American weapons for Kyiv.

In addition, some key elements of American support will be difficult to replace: intelligence, Patriot air defense systems, and spare parts for American weapons.

Against this backdrop, and as Trump is weakening Washington’s role in Europe’s security, the EU is trying to strengthen defense ties with key G7 allies.

For example, in June, the EU plans to sign a defense and security partnership agreement with Canada that will open the way for Canadian companies to access the Union’s new €150 billion defense fund. The EU will also hold a summit with Japan in July, where the parties will try to strengthen the security agreement.

The EU already has security partnership agreements with Albania, Japan, Moldova, North Macedonia, Norway, and South Korea. The Union is “diversifying” its relations with partners as Trump undermines the European security order.