Trump halts aid, but Ukraine's drone power stays strong
Aleksander Sladkow, a Russian war correspondent and well-known Kremlin propagandist, commented on the suspension of American aid to Ukraine. In his view, it is too early to believe that Russian forces will now swiftly break through Ukraine's defenses.
Donald Trump's decision has halted all American military aid to Ukraine. According to experts and analysts, replacing the American Patriot anti-aircraft systems and their missiles, Bradley fighting vehicles, and GMLRS missiles will be incredibly challenging for other allies of Kyiv. The absence of these, combined with the lack of other American weapons and ammunition deliveries, will significantly hinder the operations of the Ukrainian army.
Aleksander Sladkow calms emotions in the Kremlin
As noted by the portal Bulgarian Military, the Russian expert says Donald Trump's decision "signifies a key change but will not give Russia an easy victory over Ukraine's beleaguered forces." Sladkow argues this is primarily due to Ukraine’s European allies, who continue to strongly support its efforts and do not intend to limit their assistance. Sladkow even fears that the decisive and unilateral moves by the USA could unite Europe, which might start strengthening Kyiv's arsenal with even greater determination—particularly with drones.
Sladkow shared his thoughts on Telegram, suggesting that while the United States may cease its aid, Europe will continue to reinforce Ukraine with its equipment. He noted that overcoming the enemy would not be straightforward, even if U.S. support is temporarily withdrawn. His perspective contrasts with the sentiment in the Kremlin, where some already claim that victory is nearly achieved.
This weapon is what Russians fear the most
In both the aforementioned and his subsequent posts, Sladkow noted that the suspension of aid to Ukraine may only be temporary, and after a pause, the United States might resume supplying weapons to the front. At the same time, he pointed out the Ukrainian weaponry that poses the greatest issue for Russian units—drones.
According to hostile experts, Ukraine currently produces 4,000 FPV drones daily and 2,500 Baba Yaga drones monthly. Sladkow observed that disrupting the facilities responsible for this production would weaken the combat capabilities of Ukraine’s armed forces on the front lines.
According to official information, Ukraine plans to produce up to 4 million drones in 2025, ranging from small FPVs and Baba Yagas to long-range drones capable of striking targets hundreds of miles away. Andriy Sybiha, Ukraine's Minister of Foreign Affairs, presented these plans.
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