Building Resilience: The Benefits of Arming Ukraine - a research by Olena Chuprynska for Transatlantic Dialogue Center
We are publishing the key insights of the research made by Policy Advisor Olena Chuprynska for the Transatlantic Dialogue Center. The full version is available here
Key Takeaways
Significant Financial Aid: Ukraine received over 240 billion euros in aid from February 2022 to October 2023, marking a significant commitment from Western allies.
Strategic Rearmament of Europe: The aid to Ukraine is part of a broader strategy for the modernization of European defense capabilities, highlighted by the EU’s increased defense budget and the Joint Weapon Purchase Plan.
Impact on Individual EU Member States: The rearmament process has led to significant military modernization in various EU member states, with countries like Poland, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Sweden, and Finland enhancing their military capabilities.
Increased NATO Alignment and Spending: The rearmament efforts have aligned European countries more closely with NATO standards, particularly in terms of meeting the 2% GDP defense expenditure target.
Bilateral Benefits for Ukraine and the EU: The military support to Ukraine also serves as an impetus for European arms modernization, offering Ukraine access to modernized weaponry and joint training opportunities with NATO forces.
Long-term Regional Security Implications: This shift in defense strategy and spending patterns has significant implications for the balance of power in Europe and the long-term security and defense outlook of the region.