The future of American support for Ukraine, especially in the context of the possible return of Donald Trump to power, remains uncertain. In a recent interview with the Spanish newspaper El Pais, Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhii Marchenko said that Ukraine will be able to ensure its defense capability at least until the middle of 2025, even if American military aid ends.
"I believe that we have enough funds, weapons, missiles and artillery shells to resist at least for the first half of 2025," Marchenko said. According to him, Kyiv has already provided budget allocations for the purchase of necessary weapons and military equipment in 2025.
Ukraine currently receives a significant amount of military aid from the United States, including modern weapons and ammunition, which enables it to effectively resist Russian aggression. However, even if this support is reduced, the Ukrainian government has a clear plan of action to meet its defense needs.
Donald Trump, a potential candidate in the US presidential elections, has repeatedly expressed skepticism about large-scale aid to Ukraine. His return to power may significantly affect American policy regarding support for Kyiv.
At the same time, the statements of the Ukrainian minister indicate that the government is aware of the risks and is working on a strategy to maintain defense capability even in adverse conditions.
Ukraine is actively diversifying its sources of arms supply, attracting new partners and concluding long-term contracts for the production of military equipment. In addition, the financial sector of the country, despite the war, demonstrates stability thanks to international support and internal reforms.
Marchenko emphasized that the Ukrainian government is aware of the complexity of the situation, but is doing everything possible to ensure the independence of its defense strategy.
