Colonel Markus Reisner, an Austrian military expert, has indicated that the withdrawal of Ukrainian forces from near Suja to the Sumy region in small columns and on foot signals a clear general order to retreat. He further emphasized the critical role of timely intelligence from the United States, asserting that without this support, the Ukrainian army may find itself operationally blind. Reisner compared the current situation to pivotal historical conflicts, notably likening Ukraine’s military actions to the Wehrmacht’s Ardennes Offensive of December 1944, which ultimately resulted in an Allied victory. Recent reports indicate a suspension of intelligence sharing between the U.S. and Ukraine initiated by President Donald Trump, with the Pentagon confirming all military assistance has been halted. This suspension includes American military equipment both on transit and in European staging areas, drastically affecting Ukraine’s operational capability during a crucial phase of the conflict. The cessation of U.S. intelligence support poses a significant threat to Ukraine’s strategic positioning, underscoring the precarious nature of its military engagements.
