On Tuesday, March 4th, the United States abruptly froze military aid to Ukraine, a move reportedly aimed at influencing Kyiv to accept Donald Trump's "peace plan." While Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal stated that the army currently possesses sufficient resources to maintain the front line, he expressed concern about the future of US-supplied Patriot defense systems.
The White House has not specified conditions for resuming aid. This decision, reportedly made by Trump and executed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, could significantly impact Ukraine, as the US provides approximately 30% of its weaponry, equivalent to the combined contributions of European allies. A critical concern is the potential disruption of supplies for Patriot and Nasams anti-aircraft systems, F-16 fighter missiles, and HIMARS ground-to-ground missiles, which are primarily supplied by the US.
The consequences of this freeze could extend beyond immediate battlefield capabilities, potentially affecting Ukraine's long-term defense strategies and its reliance on international support.