Trump White House Halts Weapon Shipments To Ukraine To 'Put America's Interests First'

US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, Feb. 28, 2025.Donald Trump’s administration has halted weapon shipments to Ukraine, sparking major concern in Kyiv – but delight in Moscow.The White House said the move followed fears that the US is facing stockpile issues with its arsenal after a recent Department of Defence review.The US has subsequently decided to “put America’s interests first”, according to the White House.The Pentagon allegedly chose to halt shipments of critical US Patriot air defence systems and other precision weapons in June but the decision only came to light overnight.The White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly batted away suggestions this threw America’s military into question, saying: ”[The decision] was made to put America’s interests first following a DOD review of our nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe.“The strength of the United States armed forces remains unquestioned – just ask Iran.”Ukraine said it did not receive any official notification from the US over the suspension of the military aid.“Ukraine has not received official notices regarding the suspension or revision of the delivery schedules of agreed defense assistance,” the Ukrainian defence ministry said in a statement. Mykhailo Podolyak, advisor to president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, even claimed on Wednesday that “deliveries continue”.He added: “It would look very strange and inhumane to stop supplying missiles for Patriot systems that protect Ukrainian civilians.”Ukraine’s foreign ministry has subsequently summoned the US Charge d-Affaires John Ginkel over the reported pause.Ukraine’s deputy foreign minister Mariana Betsa also warned: “Any delay or hesitation in supporting Ukraine’s defence capabilities will only encourage Russia to continue war and terror, rather than pursue peace.”But Russia was delighted by the news. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said: “The fewer weapons that are supplied to Ukraine, the closer the end of the [war].”Russia has stepped up its attacks on Ukraine in recent months, launching a record 5,337 drones in June – the highest total since Vladimir Putin first invaded in 2022.The Russian president also claimed “all of Ukraine is ours” just last week, suggesting his land grab is far from over.Related...More Than 18,000 Russian Troops Reported AWOL Since Putin Invaded Ukraine, UK SaysTrump's Reason For Not Ending Ukraine War In 24 Hours Brutally MockedNATO Chief Says Alliance Still Strongly Backing Ukraine ― Even As Trump Backs Away

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