30/12/2024
# **A Trump-Putin Deal Over Ukraine Does Not Look Good for Europe. They Go Instead to Continuing the War.**
“Stop pushing into peace talks”, tells chief to leaders. For the EU a negotiated peace deal is a win for and a defeat for . Understand the reasons.
By Ricardo Martins
**Europe has invested too much to settle for 'just' a peace deal: the goal was to crush Russia**
The total amount of military aid to since the beginning of the conflict in February 2022 amounts to $ 119 billion, including 62 billion from the U.S., as confirmed by chief Lloyd Austin. The amount allocated under the label is more than double.
Europe has channelled significant resources into Ukraine, fromfinancial aid packages, to military equipment, and training programmes. Great Britain, along with the U.S., has been crucial in support too. Beyond this, has also invested heavily in influencing public opinion with narratives such as “Putin will invade Europe next.” The scale of these war-supporting efforts has been so extensive that many European countries have depleted both their arms stockpiles and public finances.
Analena , 's Foreign Minister, [has underscored the financial burden](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OB-ooUd02GQ) of ongoing support for Ukraine, revealing that the €37 billion allocated has necessitated cuts to social spending programs within Germany. The consequences of this financial obligation are staggering, according to the minister:crucial investments in early childhood programs and infrastructure modernization have been sidelined in favour of military assistance to Ukraine.
These efforts were designed to position Europe as a steady ally of Ukraine, committed to defending democratic values and regional stability. However, the looming possibility of an eventual Trump-Putin deal leaves Europe in a precarious position.
Die ganze Sendung in der ARD-Mediathek: https://www.ardmediathek.de/video/maischberger/sondersendung-zum-ampel-aus-am-07-11-2024/das-erste/Y3JpZDovL2Rhc2Vyc3...
