The Guardian view on the US suspension of military aid: Ukraine and Europe’s race against time | Editorial
HDo you do long? Ukraine And Europe should respond to American betrayal? When Russia launched its invasion three years ago, every day Kiev was a victory. The West gathered to support Ukraine very quickly.
Now, as the Trump administration turns on the victim, and adopts the aggressor, Europe is accelerating emerging plans to strengthen Ukraine and follow up on security independence. Trump’s allies blame the unusual oval office on Friday night between Voludmir Zelinski, Donald Trump and Ji de Verse for shock Stop to all American military aid. Others doubt that the administration was seeking an excuse to comment. Mr. Zelinski pledge On Tuesday to “Work in the era of President Trump’s strong leadership to obtain peace that lasts” and He expressed his gratitude for his first -term approval of the Javelin missile defense systems.
It may be or not enough. The comment concluded to two weeks, in which Mr. Trump attacked Mr. Zelinski as a “dictator”, the United States stood up to Russia against Western allies at the United Nations, the Minister of Defense, Beit Higseth, hanging Offensive electronic operations against Moscow. There are reports that the United States is preparing for plans Reducing economic pressure On Russia – even as it is It imposes punitive definitions On the allies. No wonder the Kremlin Crows Washington “largely coincides with our vision.” Vladimir Putin has According to what was reported, it was presented Our nuclear talks. Observers were ready for more developments in the American president The title of Congress Tuesday.
Analysts suggest that Ukraine forces must be able to continue fighting at their current rate for a few months if American aid does not resume, depending on what has been stored. Although it is less dependent on the United States three years ago, it will be difficult to replace the main elements such as Patriot Air Defense missiles. If logistical and intelligence assistance and Elon Musk’s Starlink services are suspended, these strikes will be punished.
Mr. Trump is in a hurry – and then he was angry to threaten Mr. Zelenskyy “will not be very long” if he does not cut the deal. This came after the Ukrainian president suggested on Sunday that the end of the war was “very far.” However, he wasted the leverage that might be practiced on Moscow before reaching the table. Russia has encouraged more regional gains, especially if it can formulate a deal with the United States Before the ceasefire.
The United States is already Underpin The central columns of the Sir Kerr Starmer approach – maintaining military support for Kev and economic pressure on Moscow, and creating a “coalition of those wishing” to ensure Ukrainian security. Mr. Vans Mockery “20,000 soldiers from some random country did not fight a war in 30 or 40 years,” then claimed that he did not refer to Britain or France.
European leaders should continue to try to buy time, exhaust more infiltration band, and accelerate reinforcing themselves and Ukraine. On Tuesday, Ursula von der Layen, President of the European Commission, announced, suggestionIncluding changes in the financial rules of the European Union, which said it could mobilize nearly 800 billion euros for defensive spending. Competition worker for Starlink In conversations With European leaders on satellite services.
But this is the administration that suddenly moves and made a mistake. Ukraine Europe is racing around the clock, and you don’t know when the zero hour will reach. It is likely to be sooner, not later.
