Bannon Criticizes Europe’s $58B Ukraine Aid Failure, Cites 625,000 Casualties; Parsi and Netanyahu Warn U.S. on Iran War

Steve Bannon has criticized European countries for their lack of financial and military support in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, describing Europe as broke, lacking troops, and unwilling to confront Russia. He claims that Europe expects the United States to bear the burden, including providing $58 billion in aid to Ukraine, which he calls "blood money." Bannon highlights the high human cost of the war, citing 625,000 Ukrainians killed or wounded in 2025 alone, a figure far exceeding previous estimates. He argues that Europe’s failure has turned Ukraine into a tragedy and that President Donald Trump is justified in stepping back from the conflict. Additionally, Bannon and commentators like Trita Parsi warn against the U.S. being drawn into further conflicts in the Middle East, particularly an Iran war that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu allegedly wants the U.S. to finance amid domestic challenges such as the Gaza situation and protests in Israel. They emphasize that America’s strength lies in trade, peace, and domestic security rather than military entanglements abroad. Another commentator, Weichert, warns that Europe is "sleepwalking into war" with Russia and is unable to fund or win the conflict, suggesting the U.S. should accept that Ukraine is lost. The overall message is a call for the U.S. to avoid deeper military involvement overseas, given depleted stockpiles and ongoing crises in Ukraine and Venezuela.