US inaction threatens Ukraine’s defense and benefits Russia

The White House has signaled that without additional funding approved by Congress by year-end, the United States will cease its provision of arms and equipment to Ukraine. This decision, according to the White House, could lead to Ukraine’s collapse and potentially assist Russia’s advancement in the conflict, Wiadomosci reported.

In a letter addressed to the House Speaker, Shalanda Young, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, emphasized the urgency of the situation, highlighting that without swift congressional action, there won’t be enough funds available for purchasing more weaponry and gear for Ukraine. The interruption of aid from the US could critically impact Ukraine’s battlefield capabilities.

President Joe Biden previously sought $106 billion in funding for national security, which encompassed support for Ukraine among other initiatives. However, internal conflicts within Congress, especially among conservative factions, have hindered progress toward providing further assistance to Kyiv amidst the ongoing conflict.

Isolationist sentiments in the US are growing and Americans unwilling to further aid Kyiv at their own expense. A potential Trump return could end Western support for Ukraine. Colonel Maciej Matysiak warns that without US weapons and ammunition; Ukraine simply won’t survive.