Europe's Development Aid Under Budget Pressure; China, Russia Poised to Fill Gap

The EU and member states, now the largest development donors after US withdrawal, face budget disputes that threaten their global aid ambitions. Cuts could cede influence to China and Russia, which are ready to expand their own aid programs. The shift is significant as it may alter geopolitical leverage in developing regions.

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