Several European countries, including France, Italy, the Czech Republic, and Hungary, have declined to participate in a NATO-backed initiative to fund the delivery of American weapons to Ukraine. France's decision aligns with President Emmanuel Macron's push for European nations to strengthen their own defense industries by purchasing domestically produced arms rather than relying on U.S. weaponry. Italy has similarly opted out, preferring to allocate funds toward new technology investments. The initiative, which involves European countries financing U.S. arms transfers to Ukraine, faces growing resistance within Europe, reflecting divisions over the approach to arming Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict.