Trump halts aid but Ukraine's drone force still a threat
Aleksander Sladkow, a Russian war correspondent and known Kremlin propagandist, commented on the news regarding the suspension of American aid to Ukraine. In his opinion, it is certainly too early to assume that Russian forces will now quickly penetrate Ukraine's defences.
Donald Trump halted all American military aid to Ukraine. According to experts and analysts, it will be particularly challenging for Kyiv's other allies to replace the American Patriot anti-aircraft systems and missiles, Bradley fighting vehicles, and GMLRS missiles. Their absence (combined with the lack of other American weapons and ammunition supplies) will significantly hinder the Ukrainian army's operations.
Aleksander Sladkow calms emotions in the Kremlin
According to the Bulgarian Military portal, a Russian expert believes that Donald Trump's decision represents a significant shift but will not lead to an easy Russian victory over Ukraine's embattled forces. Sladkow supports this view by emphasizing the commitment of Ukraine’s European allies, who remain steadfast in their support and have no plans to scale back assistance. He even worries that the firm and unilateral actions of the United States could unify Europe, prompting it to strengthen Kyiv’s arsenal with even greater resolve, particularly by increasing drone supplies.
Sladkow expressed his view on Telegram, suggesting that while the United States may halt its aid, Europe will continue supplying Ukraine with equipment. He noted that, in his opinion, deterring the enemy would remain challenging even if U.S. support is temporarily withdrawn. His perspective differs from the growing sentiment in the Kremlin, where some are already speaking of an almost certain victory.
This weapon scares the Russians the most
In the above and his subsequent post, Sladkow emphasised that the suspension of aid to Ukraine might only be temporary and that, after a break, the United States might resume supplying its weapons to the front. At the same time, he pointed to Ukrainian weapons that pose the biggest problem for Russian troops: drones.
According to hostile analysts, Ukraine manufactures approximately 4,000 FPV drones daily and 2,500 Baba Yaga drones monthly. Sladkow noted that dismantling the relevant production facilities would weaken Ukraine's armed forces' combat capabilities on the battlefield.
Official information from Ukraine indicates that by 2025, the country could have as many as 4 million drones of various types, from small FPVs and Baba Yagas to long-range drones capable of attacking targets hundreds of kilometres away. Andrij Sybiha, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs, presented these plans.
