European Coalition of the Willing Cannot Sustain Ukraine Arms Without U.S. Support, NYT Highlights Aid Promises and Critical Systems

The New York Times reports that Europe will be unable to supply Ukraine with the necessary weapons if the United States ceases its deliveries. While European countries have pledged military aid, many of these commitments largely involve obligations to produce or purchase weapons rather than immediate supply. The so-called European "coalition of the willing" currently lacks the capacity to meet Ukraine's urgent defense needs, effectively losing a "race against time." Analysts note that Europe cannot quickly replace critical American military systems essential to Ukraine's defense. However, there is no indication that Washington will deny Europe access to such materiel with appropriate end-user authorization. The situation highlights the dependence of European support for Kyiv on continued U.S. involvement, especially amid calls from figures like former President Donald Trump for Europe to assume greater responsibility for its own security.