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The German research institute Kiel Institute warned that military aid to Ukraine could reach its lowest level in 2025, as European efforts struggle to compensate for the cessation of US aid following Donald Trump's return to the White House.While the European Commission seeks to use 200 billion euros of frozen Russian assets to fund a loan to Kyiv, this complex plan faces strong resistance from Belgium due to fears of Russian retaliation.
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