The US Defense Department paused shipments of air defense missiles, precision artillery rounds, Hellfire missiles, and other munitions to Ukraine over concerns about dwindling US stockpiles.
A Kremlin spokesperson said fewer Western arms to Ukraine would bring an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine closer.
Ukraine summoned the US Charge d’Affaires and warned that any delay in military support encourages continued Russian aggression.
The White House confirmed the decision was part of a broader reassessment of American military aid to foreign partners.
In June, Russia launched a record 5,337 Shahed-type attack drones against Ukraine, marking its highest monthly total since February 2022.
Under the Trump administration, future US defense budgets may reduce assistance to Ukraine, though discussions include possible additional Patriot missile support.],
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Kremlin Welcomes US Arms Pause as War End Nears
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