Is Europe’s support for Ukraine changing as the war goes on?

Summary — “Is Europe’s support for Ukraine changing as the war goes on?” (ECFR podcast, Making Defence European Again series, 1 July 2026)

In the final episode of the four-part Making Defence European Again series, ECFR fellows Célia Belin, Jana Kobzová, Marta Prochwicz Jazowska and Paweł Zerka examine the strategic choices facing Europe as Russia’s war against Ukraine enters a new phase, weighing how to balance continued military assistance to Kyiv with preparations for eventual negotiations. The discussion covers Ukraine’s resilience, how European and transatlantic support has evolved, and the role both public and behind-the-scenes diplomacy could play in shaping a future settlement. The panel also explores the conditions under which dialogue with Russia might become possible, the need to preserve European unity, and what the war means for Europe’s wider security architecture, looking ahead to how policymakers can build a sustainable, resilient long-term security order. ecfr + 2

As Russia’s war against Ukraine continues, European governments are facing difficult questions about military support, diplomacy and the long-term security of the continent. How should Europe balance continued assistance to Ukraine with preparations for future negotiations? In the final episode of Making Defence European Again, Celia Bélin, policy fellow and head of ECFR’s Paris office,…

Source: ECFR · July 1, 2026
Read the original →