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- Germany's draft budget for 2025 would cut military aid to Ukraine by half.
- It's not yet final, and that amount may well increase.
- But the optics are terrible, with possible ripple effects in Europe and the US, an expert told BI.
A draft budget approved by Germany's government shows the country is planning to halve its military aid to Ukraine next year.
The draft budget slashes the amount promised to Ukraine to $4.35 billion in 2025, compared to the roughly $8.14 billion it is receiving this year, Reuters reported.