Ukrainians expressed alarm and apprehension at a U.S. decision to pause military aid that is critical to their fighting Russia’s invasion.

Washington's suspension of military assistance will not lead to a sudden collapse of Ukraine's defensive lines, but it could have a real impact on the war within months, undermining air defences and precision strike capabilities in particular.

Hours after the U.S. suspended military aid for Ukraine, the European Union proposed a $158 billion fund to bolster military spending and support Kyiv.