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In recent weeks, the European Union has signaled a transition toward more substantial involvement in aiding Ukraine. There is a noticeable move by EU nations to "backfill" potential gaps should the U.S. withdraw or limit its military support. A notable example is the fluctuating stance of Germany, where Chancellor Friedrich Merz initially suggested that Germany would supply long-range missile systems, only to later clarify that no such commitments had been finalized. Nonetheless, there is a consensus forming that European nations need to assume greater responsibility for Ukraine’s defense.