Trump's aid halt leaves Ukraine on brink, Europe steps up
Donald Trump's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine has sparked a wave of comments in Austrian media. Experts warn that Kyiv can only withstand a few months without U.S. support, and European aid cannot fully replace the supply of essential weaponry.
Austrian media caution that, following Donald Trump's decision to suspend military aid to Ukraine, Kyiv will only be able to survive on its own for a few months.
The scenarios vary—optimists talk about January 2026, while pessimists worry about the front's collapse as early as the summer of 2025. However, experts agree that without American weapons, especially air defense systems, Ukraine will become more vulnerable to Russian missile attacks.
Europe can't replace the U.S. for Ukraine
The newspaper Die Presse notes that the biggest threat is the lack of U.S. missile supplies for the Patriot systems, which Europe cannot fully replace. If Ukraine does not find an alternative, its air defense could be weakened, and critical infrastructure could be destroyed.
"Der Standard" emphasizes Europe's key role. EU countries must do everything possible to prevent a complete breakdown in relations between Ukraine and the United States.
Although Europe can partially replace U.S. aid, such as air defense or short-range missile supplies, it cannot provide Ukraine with crucial intelligence and technological support.
According to Austrian commentators, suspending U.S. aid would force Europe to rethink its defense strategy and increase its arms production. Without decisive action, Kyiv may be forced to make concessions to Russia, which would result in Ukraine's defeat and weaken Europe's position against Moscow.
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