U.S. Vice President JD Vance announced that the United States is ending its direct funding of the Ukraine war, emphasizing a shift toward seeking a peaceful settlement to the conflict. Vance stated that while the U.S. will no longer finance the war effort, it remains open to European countries purchasing weapons from American producers to support Ukraine. This announcement comes amid ongoing international efforts to aid Ukraine, with European allies contributing significantly to its defense. Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted that European nations including Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden have secured $1.5 billion worth of U.S.-made weapons under NATO's Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL) initiative. Additionally, the European Union has allocated €1.6 billion from frozen Russian assets to Ukraine, and Azerbaijan has contributed $2 million in aid and equipment. Berlin has also pledged support for a $500 million U.S. weapons deal to Ukraine. These developments reflect a transition in the dynamics of support for Ukraine, with increased European financial and military involvement following the U.S. decision to cease direct funding.