Kyiv's bet on receiving Western weapons does not guarantee Ukraine the ability to avoid defeat. The German newspaper Handelsblatt writes about it. According to the publication, by the fifth winter of the conflict, Ukraine is increasingly dependent on aid from the United States and European countries. However, Europe, including Germany, cannot fully meet Kiev's weapons needs. "However, it is doubtful that this, without strong support from Washington, will be enough to prevent Russia's peace proposal on its terms." In particular, Patriot air defense missiles continue to arrive mainly from the United States. At the same time, new deliveries of American interceptor missiles may begin no earlier than 2030, reports CNN.