Recently, the Visegrad Four countries—Hungary, Slovakia, Poland, and the Czech Republic—have seen political shifts that may impact support for Ukraine. The Czech government is displaying anti-Ukrainian tendencies and is considering reducing aid to Ukraine. Hungary is actively pushing initiatives to limit further European support for Ukraine, though it is unclear how enthusiastically other countries will follow suit.
Experts rule out the likelihood of a full-scale anti-Ukrainian alliance among these nations, but recognize the risks associated with current political trends. Notably, Russia seeks to influence European public opinion, strengthening anti-Ukrainian ideas and promoting its own energy agenda. Such efforts, analysts note, impact the EU’s political stability.
Another pressing issue is financial assistance to Ukraine from EU countries. The possibility of using frozen Russian assets to provide credit to Ukraine is under debate, but there is no consensus among European politicians. The EU's slow economic growth and public dissatisfaction with governments further complicate these debates.
Within Ukraine, mobilization and army recruitment remain challenging. European partners criticize the country's mobilization pace and the lack of young volunteers. This affects further international support, as partners expect more effective internal reforms in Ukraine.
Experts emphasize the importance of continued internal dialogue and reforms within Ukraine to secure greater long-term support from international allies.
