Putin will not be interested in signing a peace agreement if his enemy is so vulnerable after the halt of American aid, writes The Telegraph.
The publication notes that the impact of a prolonged suspension of U.S. aid will clearly be catastrophic. When Trump’s Republican allies forced Congress to block arms supplies in 2023, weapons fell silent on the front line, helping russia capture cities, including Avdiivka.
European aid helped cover the deficit at that time. But it cannot immediately replace the loss of U.S. military support, which both Europe and Washington have been providing to Ukraine at a rate of about £1.4 billion per month since the start of the war.
In fact, U.S. aid was supposed to increase sharply this year compared to last, as American defense manufacturers fulfill procurement contracts signed in the early days of the war.
The Telegraph writes that Ukraine’s defense industry, which has increased drone production 100 times since the war began, with European assistance, may be able to hold positions for some time. But over time, cracks will appear.
"The longer putin waits and the U.S. retreats, the greater his chances of achieving a goal such as regime change in Kyiv", - the media concludes.
As previously reported, Trump has suspended military aid to Ukraine.