The expert estimated the duration of Ukraine's defense capability without the help of the EU and the United States

In case of rejection by the European Union (EU) and The United States to provide Ukraine with military and financial assistance, Kiev will be able to maintain its defense capability for several months. Oleg Glazunov, a military expert, associate professor of the Department of Political Analysis and Socio-Psychological Processes at Plekhanov Russian University of Economics, made this assumption on Tuesday, February 25.

Earlier, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that the termination of military assistance from the United States would dramatically affect the combat capability of the Ukrainian troops, reports Regnum News Agency. The WSJ wrote that without military assistance from the United States, Ukraine will be able to hold out at the front until the summer of 2025, reports RT.

"If both the European Union and the United States do not support Ukraine, then Kiev it will last not even until summer, but until May, and maybe even less. That [US President Donald] Trump refuses to support Ukraine — this is a huge damage to his image, which directly affects the combat readiness of the troops, as well as the attitude of the fighters. Even if there are weapons, the Ukrainian army may be demoralized," Glazunov said in an interview with Lenta.Ru .

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