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U.S. to end some security assistance programs for E.U. countries on Russia’s border — Financial Times
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The U.S. is ending some security assistance programs for eastern European countries, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing informed sources.
The programs in question, which fall under an authority known as section 333, provide training and supplies for U.S.-allied armies around the world. Key recipients in Europe include Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.
From 2018 to 2022, the U.S. spent $1.6 billion on support for European partners through the program, making up about 29 percent of section 333’s total expenditures. The program’s budget must be approved by Congress, which has approved its funding until September 2026. The White House has not requested money for after that.
According to the FT, the Pentagon informed European diplomats about the funding halt last week. Washington’s European allies were “startled” by the news, according to the outlet’s sources. Officials are currently trying to evaluate whether the decision will affect critical elements of Europe’s security.
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