The American Institute for War Study (ISW) warns: the termination or delay of US military assistance will significantly weaken Ukraine's position and bring Russia closer to achieving its strategic goals.
The Kremlin activates hostilities-Russia will try to use any help delay to capture more territories. Putin will receive additional motivation - it will strengthen his faith in the possibility of not only capturing Ukraine, but also threatening other post -Soviet countries, including NATO countries. The balance of forces will change in favor of the Russian Federation - without US support Ukraine will be much more difficult to defend against rocket strikes and destroy the enemy's logistics chains.
Why are the United States important for Ukraine's defense? Ukrainian troops actively use Patriot, Himars and ATACMS to counteract Russian aggression. Weapons supply weaken the defense-industrial potential of the Russian Federation. The loss of support will make Ukraine defenseless against further escalation. Who blocks the end of the war? ISW emphasizes that Putin, not Zelensky, is the main obstacle to peace. Zelensky is open to negotiations, but Russia seeks complete surrender of Ukraine and its neutralization. Putin continues to insist on replacement of the Ukrainian government with a puppet regime.
Analysts warn that without stable support of allies, Ukraine will remain defenseless against new Russian attacks and attempts to destabilize the region.
