The unprovoked 2022 Russian attack on Ukraine has led to a sharp increase in arms deliveries to Ukraine by European Union (EU) member states and others. Although international arms trade is not prohibited under international law, it is increasingly regulated and restricted. For EU member states Common Position 2008/944/CFSP on the export of military technology and equipment in particular is relevant as it sets out the criteria for reviewing arms exports. The armed conflict in Ukraine shows that member states enjoy a wide margin of appreciation for applying the criteria even though the delivery of arms to Ukraine is not without risks
