Ukraine’s European allies pledged $35 billion in military aid for 2023 amid a U.S. aid freeze, as Russian President Putin reiterated his goal to annex Ukraine. The aid increase comes as NATO allies recognize Russia as an existential threat, prompting Germany and others to commit to raising defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Ukraine’s friends in Europe promised to give it more military help this year because the U.S. is not helping as much, while Russia’s leader wants to take over all of Ukraine.
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