Military expert Franz-Stefan Gadi from the International Institute for Strategic Studies in London asserts that Ukraine is unlikely to endure another winter without U.S. military assistance. He points out the criticality of American-supplied satellite reconnaissance for Ukraine’s defense capabilities, noting that European satellites cannot match the quality and speed of American data. As U.S. military aid was suspended following President Trump’s directive on March 4, Ukraine’s access to vital intelligence, including target coordinates for offensive operations and commercial satellite imagery, has been significantly restricted. Gadi emphasizes that the halt in U.S. assistance, particularly concerning air defense systems and munitions, could exacerbate Ukraine’s predicament, making it improbable for the country to withstand continued aggression without substantial external support. The strategic implications of this situation underscore the heightened vulnerability of Ukrainian forces amid a critical phase of the conflict.
