Ukraine's allies, which pledged to strengthen the country's air defense (AOD) system earlier this year, are facing difficulties in fulfilling their obligations. According to Bloomberg , several NATO member states have still not fulfilled their promises, which were confirmed at the alliance's July summit in Washington.
The reason for this is Russia’s economic resilience, which has been able to ramp up missile and munition production at a pace that often outpaces the ability of Ukraine’s allies to supply the necessary weapons. This creates serious obstacles for Ukraine’s ability to defend itself against Russian aggression.
In addition, Ukraine has now suffered significant losses in its energy capacity. As a result, many citizens are increasingly relying on diesel generators to cope with prolonged power outages. The prospect of restoring power supply before the start of the heating season is becoming increasingly unlikely.
Against this backdrop, EU High Representative Josep Borrell recalled that the decision to lift restrictions on the use of Western weapons supplied to Ukraine to protect against Russian aggression will remain within the competence of EU national governments. This decision highlights the complexity and ambiguity of the situation in which Western countries find themselves, supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia.
