European Union leaders faced a setback in their efforts to deliver €5 billion ($5.4 billion) of ammunition to Ukraine this year, as France and Italy refused to commit specific financial volumes. The decision comes amid the bloc’s struggles to replace US support for Kyiv. Despite most EU member states supporting military aid, diplomats say France and Italy are holding up the deal through reluctance to provide precise funding.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-20/france-and-italy-stall-eu-push-to-commit-ammunition-for-ukraine