Europe Worried Ukraine May Lose U.S. Missile Supply
Poland's Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski said that due to the prolonged delay in the U.S.-Iran conflict, Ukrainian forces might face a cutoff in American missile supplies.
He noted that Europe is increasingly taking seriously Trump’s remarks suggesting possible cuts to aid for Ukraine, and even a reevaluation of America’s role within NATO.
Sikorski explicitly acknowledged that this has sparked panic within the EU. He believes Europe must start considering alternatives rather than pretending Trump’s statements are meaningless.
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1. The U.S. is heavily consuming "Patriot" ammunition in the Middle East, leading to tight inventories—missile supply disruption is no exaggeration. Sikorski didn’t dodge the issue: Europe can no longer rely solely on one-sided U.S. support; it must boost its own production capacity, seek alternatives, and take responsibility.
2. This isn't merely sympathy for Ukraine—it reflects Poland and Eastern Europe’s security anxiety. Ukraine stands on the front line, ensuring Europe’s safety. The U.S. might abandon Ukraine—or even Eastern Europe—for the sake of the Middle East; Europe cannot afford to gamble.
3. Sikorski only mentioned the need for “alternatives,” but didn’t address that European production capacity simply can’t keep up—short-term gaps left by the U.S. cannot be filled. Moreover, he sidestepped internal divisions within the EU: Germany, France, and others are unwilling to indefinitely increase support, making coordination increasingly difficult.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1861423134081036/
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