According to Prof. Dr. Heinemann-Grüder, the halt in US weapons deliveries to Ukraine is due to the current geopolitical framework. Supporters of the “America First” approach within the Republican party were able to convince the US government to focus more on Israel and China. In addition, Prof. Dr. Heinemann-Grüder explains that US weapons stocks have shrunk due to previous deliveries to Ukraine. The political scientist believes that the halt of US weapons supplies will jeopardize the security of Ukraine's large cities. In the short term, the recently opened gaps in Ukrainian air defense can't be filled again.
Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder: “Wobbly game for Ukraine with Trump” Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder: “Wobbly game for Ukraine with Trump”
In an interview with Deutschlandfunk, Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder interprets the White House's recent refusal to deliver certain weapons and ammunition to Ukraine after all - despite previous promises.
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Prof. Dr. Andreas Heinemann-Grüder is a senior fellow at CASSIS, adjunct professor of political science at the University of Bonn and senior research at Bonn International Center for Conversion. He is a member of the Advisory Board of the German Government for Civil Conflict Prevention and Peace Promotion. His research focuses on politics and conflicts in the post-Soviet space, comparative federalism, the resurgence of authoritarianism, and violent political crises with irregular armed groups.