Rutte: Kyiv will need continued military support from Washington, which is moving away from the war.

“When it comes to Ukraine in the short term, Ukraine cannot do without all the support it can get. Last week, President Trump and President Zelenskyy discussed this, focusing specifically on air defense,” said NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

He added that support for Ukraine from European partners is increasing and “already reaches $45B,” but this support is not immediate, and the allies cannot operate effectively without “practical support from the US.”

“It is in the interests of the US not to lose the war in Ukraine. Having Russia on the borders with Europe is a danger. The security of Europe is the security of the US; everything is completely interconnected,” he added.

The suspension of military aid supplies by the US, especially air defense equipment, will directly impact Ukraine’s ability to counter increasingly intense Russian air strikes. Although it is still unclear how much of the weaponry has been blocked from shipment and when exactly this will affect the front lines, the message is clear: Washington is moving away from the war.

“Ukraine is no longer a priority, it is no longer at the center of US foreign policy.” Immediately, the Kremlin welcomed Washington’s decision to halt the supply of weapons to Ukraine, stating that this could help end the fighting.