White House halts military aid to Ukraine, allies step up
The White House has announced the suspension of military aid to Kyiv. According to the "Financial Times," Ukraine will run out of American supplies within two to three months of fighting.
Kyiv will need to rely on the support of European allies, who are also facing challenges in arms production.
The suspension of American military aid could affect Ukraine's defence capabilities, mainly using the Patriot air defence systems. Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal emphasized that the system is crucial for defending against Russian ballistic missiles. The absence of air defence would force Ukraine to make difficult decisions about defence priorities.
American support included equipment deliveries and intelligence sharing. A military analyst, Michael Kofman, noted that many aspects of American support are not publicly disclosed, making it difficult to assess the full impact of the White House's decision.
The situation on the frontline is slightly better
On the frontline, where battles are fought using various drones, the lack of American support may only become apparent after several weeks. Although most of the drones the Ukrainian military uses are produced locally, they still rely on a wide range of American equipment that requires constant maintenance and spare parts supply.
The Ukrainian armed forces must adapt to new realities by developing their defence capabilities. Serhiy Prytula, head of one of the largest Ukrainian organizations supporting the military, emphasized the need to create a domestic defence industry in collaboration with European partners. "We’re hugely thankful for all the help the US gave to Ukraine, but we need to take care of ourselves, develop our own defence industry along with our European partners," stressed Prytula.
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