Protecting Ukraine Aid from Western Political Dysfunction
Despite overwhelming public support, domestic partisan disputes prevent Western countries from delivering crucial aid to Ukraine. To ensure that support for the war effort is not overshadowed by unrelated events, Ukraine’s allies must establish a long-term rainy-day fund, financed by the returns on Russia’s frozen assets.
STOCKHOLM/BERKELEY – With each passing day, it becomes increasingly evident that Western support for Ukraine has become ensnared in various domestic and geopolitical developments that have nothing to do with Ukraine’s struggle to defend itself. As Russia’s war of aggression approaches its second anniversary, it is crucial to establish a more resilient and stable funding mechanism.