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欧洲援乌困局:军火输送与经济反噬的双重博弈
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-07-20 22:55

Group 1 - The military aid to Ukraine is revealing deep strategic anxieties within Europe, as countries face funding shortages and conflicting priorities [3][4] - The economic costs of supporting Ukraine are negatively impacting Europe, with natural gas prices rising by 20% and expected economic growth for the EU in 2025 revised down to 1.1% [4][5] - Public opinion in Europe is shifting, with a significant portion of the population supporting peace negotiations, leading to political decisions that reflect this change [5][6] Group 2 - European countries are struggling with the balance between military commitments and economic realities, as seen in Germany's military budget doubling to €8 billion by 2025 while facing domestic financial pressures [3][4] - The reliance on U.S. military support is highlighted, as European defense initiatives may falter without American backing, emphasizing the need for a more autonomous defense strategy [8] - There is a call for Europe to establish a more independent political stance, moving away from merely balancing U.S. and Russian interests to fostering its own diplomatic relations [8]