Description
According to data from the Ukraine Support Track compiled by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, more than 85% of the support for Ukraine has originated from European Union member states and Anglo-Saxon countries. This article aims to investigate the Eastern European region, which consists mostly of former Soviet republics or states and is geographically closer to Ukraine and Russia. These countries may have distinct security concerns compared to their Western European counterparts.
The data indicates that Eastern European countries, such as the Czech Republic, which are members of both the EU and NATO, have demonstrated a more committed approach to supporting Ukraine when compared to Western European countries. The Czech Republic has fulfilled a significant portion of its commitments to Ukraine and has contributed nearly 60% of its own weapon stock.
However, the situation differs in countries like Hungary, which shares an even closer proximity to Ukraine than the Czech Republic. Despite Hungary's participation in sanctions imposed by the European Union, it has not displayed a strong inclination to support Ukraine. This article seeks to delve into the underlying reasons for these varying decisions and explore the implications of this contrast between these two Eastern European nations.