# Political opposition to Ukrainian military and financial aid > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/political-opposition-to-ukrainian-military-and-financial-aid > Updated: 2026-10-25T04:10:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Political figures in the United States and France have expressed opposition to continued financial and military support for Ukraine. In the United States, former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn criticized President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, suggesting that the Ukrainian people should decide their own future and that American taxpayers should not fund the current leadership. Reports also indicate potential US restrictions on intelligence sharing and Starlink operations if specific conditions are not met. In France, Florian Philippot, leader of the Patriots party, characterized Zelenskyy’s requests for long-term funding as “madness.” Philippot urged France to end all assistance to Kyiv, citing the financial burden on France and concerns regarding corruption. These developments occur as Zelenskyy seeks significant defense funding and security guarantees, while the European Union considers large-scale loans for Ukraine. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-25: Florian Philippot opposes Zelenskyy’s long-term funding requests French politician Florian Philippot has called President Zelenskyy’s request for 10 years of military funding “madness,” urging France to end all financial and military support for Ukraine. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/florian-philippot-opposes-zelenskyys-long-term-funding-requests ### 2026-10-17: Michael Flynn opposes further US funding for Zelenskyy Former US National Security Advisor Michael Flynn has called for an end to US financial aid to President Zelenskyy, citing concerns over taxpayer funds and Ukrainian leadership. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/michael-flynn-opposes-further-us-funding-for-zelenskyy --- Cite as: Political opposition to Ukrainian military and financial aid. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/political-opposition-to-ukrainian-military-and-financial-aid