NATO countries can be said to be the "main force of aid to Ukraine", and they have provided Ukraine with a large amount of equipment to finance its war with Russia. However, some of the NATO countries, which are the "main force to aid Ukraine", are also fishing in troubled waters. It's like the three Baltic states, after supplying some of their weapons at the beginning of the war, there was no movement. There are also some NATO countries that regard the Russia-Ukraine conflict as a business and "aid to Ukraine" as an opportunity for blackmail. As the Bulgarian Minister of Defense pointed out, this is an "investment".
Military aid to Ukraine
Reference News Network reported that at a recent meeting, the Bulgarian Minister of Defense pointed out that his country has provided weapons assistance many times, and there are no more weapons in the defense stockpile, so Bulgaria will not provide any more assistance, but if there is a "high compensation", Bulgaria can also make changes and continue to provide Ukraine with the necessary weapons. Subsequently, Bulgarian Defense Minister Lion opened his mouth, suggesting that the "high compensation" would reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
According to the senior Bulgarian official, as long as these compensation can be obtained, then the aid to Ukraine can continue, because it is equivalent to an "investment" in Bulgaria's security. It is clear that Bulgaria has turned the war into a business and wants to get more out of the West. It can also be seen from the side that Bulgaria actually does not want to "gratuitous" aid to Ukraine.
Bulgaria
In fact, it is not only Bulgaria that thinks so, but most of the NATO countries think so. There are complex bilateral relations between a number of NATO countries and Russia. When dealing with Russia, these countries need to take into account their own national interests, geopolitical complexities, and economic, energy, and diplomatic ties with Russia, which has constrained the decision to provide military aid to Ukraine.
At the same time, some countries believe that the Ukrainian crisis can be better resolved through dialogue and cooperation, rather than confrontation. These countries advocate the promotion of a peaceful solution through diplomatic channels and the framework of international organizations in order to avoid escalating tensions.
Nato
Also, although Ukraine is a partner of NATO, its military capabilities are relatively limited. In order to ensure the effectiveness and sustainability of aid, some NATO countries may see the need for more comprehensive military reform and modernization to improve Ukraine's own strategic capabilities. The conflict between Ukraine and Russia has created a serious humanitarian crisis, and some NATO countries fear that military assistance to Ukraine could trigger a larger conflict or lead to more countries being involved.
Moreover, military assistance requires a significant investment of resources and money. Some NATO countries may see more importance in devoting resources to their own defense and military modernization, and want to support Ukraine through other means, such as through channels such as economic assistance or training cooperation.
The conflict in Ukraine
Moreover, the changing and complex situation has some NATO countries worried about the sustainability and policy effectiveness of military assistance. They are likely to focus more on taking long-term strategic measures to deal with the Ukraine crisis rather than on short-term military assistance.
At the same time, within some NATO countries, there are controversies and disagreements between different factions, parties or political groups. These differences include views on how relations with Russia should be handled, and whether they support a tougher stance or a more gradual diplomatic solution to the conflict in Ukraine.
Some NATO countries are worried about provoking Russia
Also, some NATO governments may be influenced by the attitudes and opinions of their own publics. If the public is wary of aiding Ukraine or opposes participation in the conflict in Ukraine, the government may be forced to adjust its policy stance. Just like in many NATO countries, anti-military aid protests have erupted. Moreover, the provision of effective military assistance needs to take into account the military capabilities and resource constraints of each country. Some NATO countries may find themselves on the verge of being "hollowed out".