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A top NATO official has warned that Ukraine cannot survive without immediate western military support.

Some shit you should know before you read: If you’re unaware, the Pentagon recently confirmed a suspension of some key weapons shipments to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles, Hellfire missiles, and precision-guided artillery shells. US officials cited concerns over low domestic stockpiles and the need to maintain readiness for potential conflicts in other regions, particularly the Indo-Pacific. The decision followed a Department of Defense review ordered by Secretary Pete Hegseth. However, the move reportedly came as a surprise to Ukraine, whose defense ministry stated it had received no prior notice or formal communication regarding the delays.

Getting into it: In a notable development, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte called on the United States to resume supplying military aid to Ukraine during an interview with Fox News. He said, “The US always has to make sure that their own interests are covered, but when it comes to Ukraine, in the short term, Ukraine cannot do without all the support it can get when it gets ammunition and air defense systems.”

He acknowledged the importance of America safeguarding its own weapons stockpiles but stressed that this should not come at the cost of Ukraine’s survival in its war against Russia.

Rutte also highlighted Europe’s increasing role in supporting Ukraine, stating, “Europeans are indeed stepping up. This year they have already allocated $35 billion for Ukraine. So, when it comes to shifting the burden from the US to Europe, it is happening. But we cannot do without practical support from the US.”

Beyond material concerns, Rutte framed the issue as one of broader geopolitical stability. “This is also in the US interest for Ukraine not to lose this war and have a huge Russia now on the border of Europe, and of course, a secure Europe also means [a] secure US,” he cautioned. He warned that weakening Ukraine’s defenses could embolden Moscow and prolong the conflict, undermining not only regional but transatlantic security.