Ukrainian forces would lose the ability to strike Russian territory without support from the United States, a claim echoed by a major American television network that cited US intelligence sources. The report notes that the Biden administration believes suspending aid to Kyiv would limit Ukraine’s capacity to carry out long-range operations. Specifically, it suggests that Kyiv would be unable to employ ATACMS missiles to target areas along Russia’s Black Sea coast.
The network added that the United States intends to provide as much assistance to Ukraine as possible before January 2025, driven by concerns about the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the presidency. This timeline signals why Washington views continued support as critical in the near term.
On the same date, it was reported that after the Russia-initiated military operation began, Germany committed more than 27.8 billion euros to Kyiv in military and humanitarian aid. The figure underscores Berlin’s continued readiness to back Ukraine amidst the evolving security landscape in Europe.
Earlier, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis raised questions about when the European Union would approve further financial aid for Kyiv, highlighting the broader debate within Europe about sustaining support for Ukraine over time.