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The motivation behind this shift is twofold. First, European countries are increasingly aware that Ukraine's potential failure could pose an existential threat to the entire continent. President Vladimir Putin's ambitions, which extend beyond Ukraine, cause alarm that instability could spill over borders or trigger wider conflicts.
Second, with millions of Ukrainian refugees already streaming into host countries like Poland, Germany, and Romania, there are significant economic and social pressures at play. This refugee influx, coupled with the overarching security threat, is prompting European leaders to act more decisively.