Following US President Donald Trump's decision to pause military shipments to Ukraine after a tense Oval Office argument with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia launched hundreds of drones at the country on Monday night, sparking reactions on the ground.
Ukrainian MP Calls for Apology
Ukrainian MP Oleksiy Goncharenko expressed disappointment at Trump's move and urged Kyiv to apologize and mend the relationship. Goncharenko emphasized the importance of focusing on winning the war and protecting lives amidst the ongoing conflict.
Ukrainian Military's Response
Ukrainian military officers are hopeful that European allies will step in to fill the void left by the US. Serhii Filimonov, commander of the 108th Separate Mechanized Battalion, stressed the critical role of American support in defending the sky and its impact on the economy and morale of Ukrainian society.
The 46th Separate Airmobile Brigade highlighted the need for European allies to provide tangible support beyond social media gestures, emphasizing the importance of standing together in the face of adversity.
Volodymyr Dehtyarov, a public affairs officer for the Khartiia Brigade of Ukraine's National Guard, noted the frontline units' increased reliance on drones in the absence of US-supplied weapons and advanced air defenses that have been crucial in protecting Ukrainian cities.
