Bangladesh, July 22 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has once again voiced frustration with the pace of Western financial and military support, accusing his allies-particularly within the European Union-of dragging their feet despite lofty pledges. Speaking to Ukrainian ambassadors on July 21, Zelensky pointed to the EUs newly launched €150 billion ($175 billion) SAFE fund as a critical source of potential aid that remains largely untapped.

His remarks come as Europe grapples with growing political and economic fatigue over the prolonged conflict in Ukraine. More than two years after Russias full-scale invasion, the initial solidarity that saw billions in military and humanitarian aid pour into Kyiv is showing signs of ero...