Ukraine Army Depends Upon American Military Hardware Along Frontline With Russia

SUMY, UKRAINE - JANUARY 15: Vehicle commander Mikhailo, call sign Volia, stands beside his vehicle as Ukrainian Army soldiers use American Bradley Fighting Vehicles during Ukraines on-going cross-border operation into Russias Kursk region, where they have fought both Russians and an estimated contingent of 12,000 North Korean troops, on January 15, 2025 in Sumy, Ukraine. Ukrainian officers of the 4th Company, 1st Battalion, 82nd Separate Air Assault Brigade say that this American military hardware has been crucial to their ability to cross into Russia last August, as well as to Ukraines border defense against Russias all-out invasion in February 2022. Senior Ukrainian commanders and officials have expressed concern that deep U.S. military and financial support will ease up or stop with the incoming Trump Administration, which has stated that it would swiftly end the three-year war. (Photo by Scott Peterson/Getty Images)