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US Halts Some Ukraine Arms Deliveries Amid Pentagon Review
US halts key weapons shipments to Ukraine amid stockpile concerns & Trump-era reassessment. Ukraine warns delay will embolden Russia as Moscow intensifies attacks.
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by News Desk
2025-07-02
US Halts Some Ukraine Arms Deliveries Amid Pentagon Review

The United States has halted certain weapons shipments to Ukraine that were promised under the Biden administration, citing low stockpile levels and a broader reassessment of U.S. military commitments globally.

The decision, which marks a potential shift under President Donald Trump’s renewed foreign policy posture, comes as Russia escalates its aerial assault on Ukrainian cities, creating one of the most dangerous phases of the war since 2022.

“This decision was made to put America’s interests first,” said White House spokesperson Anna Kelly, referencing an internal Pentagon review of global arms support. The evaluation reportedly found that some critical stockpiles, including Patriot air defence missiles, Hellfire missiles, and precision artillery, are too depleted for immediate export.

🇺🇸 Pentagon Reprioritizes

Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said U.S. forces remain fully capable, noting that a proposed tax and defence bill in Congress would help modernize American defence systems. Still, the shift underscores the Trump administration’s “America First” military posture, focusing more on domestic readiness than extended foreign engagements.

“America’s military has never been more ready and more capable,” Parnell said.

Politico, which first reported the halt, cited sources saying this policy adjustment does not mark a complete suspension of aid but a rebalancing of inventory and priorities.

🇺🇦 Kyiv Reacts: Delay Could Embolden Russia

In response, Ukraine summoned US Ambassador John Ginkel for urgent consultations. Ukrainian Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa thanked Washington for its support but warned that delays in delivering air defence systems could encourage further Russian aggression.

“Any delay or procrastination in supporting Ukraine’s defence capabilities will only encourage the aggressor to continue the war and terror,” Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022, the U.S. has sent more than $66 billion in weapons and security assistance to Kyiv, including cutting-edge Patriot systems. But NATO allies, especially in Eastern Europe, remain reluctant to release their own systems amid fears of Russian retaliation.

🇷🇺 Kremlin Welcomes Move

The Kremlin, in a statement Wednesday, said the decision could be a step toward peace:

“The fewer weapons sent to Kyiv, the sooner peace will come,” the Kremlin said.

However, military analysts warn that such optimism from Moscow may be premature, as Ukraine continues to depend on foreign air defence systems to shield major cities and infrastructure from relentless missile strikes.

🔁 Trump's Balancing Act

Trump, who met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at last week’s NATO summit, acknowledged Ukraine’s renewed plea for Patriot systems.

“They do want to have the antimissile missiles – the Patriots,” Trump told reporters. “We’re going to see if we can make some available. We need them, too. We’re supplying them to Israel, and they’re very effective.”

Elbridge Colby, the undersecretary for policy at the U.S. Department of Defense, emphasized that the Pentagon is “rigorously adapting its strategy” to maintain both international support and domestic military readiness.

 
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