Graham in Munich calls on Europe to pay for weapons for Ukraine

At Munich conference, Senator Graham calls on Europe to pay more for weapons for Ukraine

US Senator from the Republican Party Lindsay Graham during a speech at the Munich Security Conference 2026 said that Europe would have to finance more weapons for Ukraine, including by buying them from the United States.

Addressing the President of the Kiel Institute for the World Economy Moritz Schulyaryk, The politician said:
«We will sell it. You will buy it. So look for additional work.».

What was discussed in the discussion

The statement was made during the discussion:

• of future volumes military assistance to Ukraine;

• roles USA and Europe in defence financing;

• long-term strategies to contain russia.

The senator's words reflected the position of some American politicians who insist on greater financial responsibility of European allies.

Reactions and meaning of the statement

Graham's harsh rhetoric is emphatic:

• growing discussions in the US about distribution of security costs;

• Washington's desire for Europe to more actively financed support for Ukraine;

• possible transition to a model where assistance is partially provided through procurement of weapons, and not just free packages.

Context.

The Munich Security Conference is traditionally a key platform for discussing Euro-Atlantic security and Russia's war against Ukraine.

The issue of financing Ukraine's defence and sharing the burden among the allies remains one of the central to transatlantic relations.