Ukraine continues to receive significant pledges of military and financial assistance from its Western partners. The Netherlands has promised €8.5 billion for next year, Germany claims €9 billion annually, and various billion-dollar programs have been announced.
However, there are questions about the actual delivery of these funds. Often, the money remains in Europe for the production of weapons, causing delays in supplies to Ukraine due to bureaucratic hurdles. The mechanism for utilization is not always clear: whether it will fund European-made arms or direct transfers for Ukraine's own procurement under international oversight.
Meanwhile, new Ukrainian long-range missile systems like "Flamingo" and the updated "Neptune" are being announced. There are reports of test launches, but mass combat use has yet to be confirmed. Past experience shows it may take up to a year from presentation to real deployment.
Ukraine's production of drones is expanding, with a focus on striking critical Russian infrastructure, especially oil refineries and logistical hubs. This drives up fuel prices in Russia and puts additional pressure on its economy.
The expert also stresses the importance of transparency regarding international aid and the need to strengthen monitoring to avoid delays and misuse.
