Russia getting its way would cost Europe hundreds of billions more than ensuring Ukraine victory: study

Russia getting its way would cost Europe hundreds of billions more than ensuring Ukraine victory: study


“The recent 28-point peace plan proposed from the Trump administration illustrates the urgent need for Europe to take initiative and ownership of diplomatic efforts to end Russia’s illegal war,” read the study, published by the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs and consultants at Corisk. The researchers said the Trump administration is “out of touch with the real issues at stake,” and conducted their study assuming Ukraine will receive almost no support from the United States. “In the event of a permanent conflict or a Russian victory, Ukraine will incur a permanent need for support, while in the event of a Ukrainian military victory, Western support will be much reduced over time,” argue the authors.

Author: Mikella Schuettler


Published at: 2025-11-30 22:26:50

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