Can Europe arm Ukraine?

As news of Washington's decision to terminate Kiev's military aid came up, Russian attacks with fear continued on Ukrainian cities.

Ukrainian lawmakers say the consequences of Washington's decision will be serious.

This means thousands of people will die”Says Olexey Goncharenko Ukrainian MP.

West of Donnetsk, near Pokrovsk, war continues.

We're using an Italian “artillery ball ) Howitzer”. However, we receive much ammunition from the United States. It's a standard of NATO, which is used in both Europe and America. But will Europe now be able to supply us, I hope it's”, says the commander of the 14th Ukrainian Brigade unit using the nickname “Bhrf”.

Can Europe compensate for the lack of military assistance from the United States?

There are certain systems, such as the Patariot missiles, or spare parts for the CHAbrams tanks used by Ukrainians. The only way Europeans can secure them is to buy the open market. This takes time”, says Mark Galletti, expert for Russia from the firm Mayak Intelligence.

Ukraine, however, is producing more and more weapons.

Perhaps about half the weapons I use now, Ukraine produces them itself. The rest is provided by the United States and other countries, including Europeans”, says Malcolm Chalmers from the organisation “Royal United Services Institute”.

Washington offers vital assistance, such as transporting Western weapons to Ukraine.

“The United States plays a very important role in providing intelligence information and data to Ukrainian forces”Says analyst Chalmers.

Administration Trump says the military aid ban has been made, as the American officials explain, “to help reach a solution”.

The United States, Europe and Ukraine alike cannot continue this war without end. Therefore, it is important that all participate in negotiations”, says JD Vance, vice president of the United States.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said over the weekend that there is a coalition of countries that want to continue supporting Ukraine.

The Vance Vice President's claim that many European leaders offer support to Kiev publicly, while privately expressing themselves with scepticism, is not entirely incorrect. The question in this case is, would these countries continue to empty their military reserves and anger their country's ally and key security guarantor to continue supporting Ukraine? Says expert on Russia, Mark Gallett.

Ukrainian President Voldomyr Zelensky announced the Trump administration on Tuesday, through a publication on the social network, that Ukraine is committed to peace.

For Ukrainians who suffer from Russian air strikes, cutting off American aid is a bitter result.

I hope President Trump changes his mind. The victim of aggression cannot be guilty and punished”, Says Victoria, Kiev's resident.

Maybe Europe can help somehow. Hope is left only in Europe now, nowhere else”, Says Illia, resident of Kiev.

Meanwhile, Russia welcomed Washington's decision to ban military aid for Ukraine, saying the “situation should be resolved by peaceful means”. /voa