Western countries have done more to mitigate the consequences of the war in their country than to support the Ukrainians.< /p>
Economist experts have compiled a database that shows just how extensive Western aid to Ukraine really is. The result is amazing: when it comes to money, the West is stingy — and first of all thinks about himself, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to the Correspondent.
The United States came in first place in terms of the amount of assistance provided by a wide margin, in second — Poland, followed by the United Kingdom and Germany, with the latter accounting for much more humanitarian aid than military aid, the article notes.
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Germany has allocated four billion euros to help Ukraine, and this figure seems insignificant to experts. «Western countries have done more to mitigate the consequences of the war in their country than to support Ukraine», —
For comparison, he points out that 17 billion euros were allocated to reduce the cost of fuel in Germany, corporate loans — 100 billion euros.
Earlier, US President Joe Biden announced another $800 million in military aid to Ukraine. The new shipments will include heavy weapons, dozens of howitzers, tactical drones and 144,000 ammunition. Thus, the amount of US military assistance to Ukraine will reach $3.2 billion.