Aiming to raise up to €40 billion in new military aid for Ukraine, High Representative Kaja Kallas has presented a bold plan that, if successful, would double the amount of defense aid the EU gave last year.
The plan—which Brussels has already dubbed “the Kallas initiative”—focuses on artillery ammunition, air defense systems, missiles, drones, and fighter jets. It aims to meet Ukraine’s top military demands in the fight against Russia’s aggressive assault. To guarantee the involvement of neutral member states, non-lethal measures like training and supplies for Ukrainian units will also be considered.
Donations can take the form of cash contributions or direct hardware deliveries, with the goal of encouraging purchases from Ukraine’s defense sector, which has grown rapidly over the past three years.
According to the most recent version of the document, which Euronews viewed on March 13, Kallas claims that the effort should be worth “at least €20 billion” and “potentially” reach €40 billion. An earlier draft did not provide a precise economic figure. The plan’s language is notable. The reference to “participating” nations suggests a move toward a coalition of the willing that may or may not align with the 27 member states.
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