Hit for Ukraine. The US stops weapon deliveries due to low stocks. The White House: the interests of America, on the first place
The United States suspends some weapons deliveries to Ukraine due to concern that their own stocks have dropped too much, officials said on Tuesday, which is a failure for this country, which is trying to reject Russia's increasingly intense attacks.
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Certain ammunition has been promised previously Ukraine during the Biden administration to help defend it during the war over three years. The break reflects a new set of priorities by President Donald Trump and came after the Defense Department officials analyzed American stocks and expressed concern.
“This decision was made to put the interests of America first, following a revision of the military support and assistance granted by our nation to other countries around the world.
The strength of the United States armed forces remains undeniable – ask Iran ”, said the white house spokesman.
The slowing of Kiev's promised weapons deliveries by the administration of former President Joe Biden has come in recent days, two sources for Reuters have said, adding that air defense interceptors to help break down Russian drones and projectiles are among the postponed articles.
In an e-mail, the Pentagon said he offers President Donald Trump options to continue military aid granted to Ukraine, in accordance with the goal of ending the Russia's war in this country.
“At the same time, the department rigorously examines and adapts its approach to achieve this objective, while preserving the preparation of American forces for the administration's defense priorities,” said Elbridge Colby, the undersecretary for policies.
Stopping some weapons from the US is a blow to Ukraine, given that Russia has recently launched some of the largest air attacks during the war, in a more intense bombing campaign that has shattered the hopes of progress in Trump supported. The discussions between the parties were stopped.
To date, the US has provided Ukraine weapons and military assistance worth over $ 66 billion since Russia invaded its neighbor in February 2022.
During the war, the US has put routine pressure for allies to provide Ukraine air defense systems. But many are reluctant to give up high -tech systems, especially Eastern European countries who also feel threatened by Russia.
Trump met with Ukrainian leader Volodimir Zelenski in the margin of NATO summit last week and left the possibility of sending Kiev several Patriot air defense systems manufactured in the US, recognizing that they would help the Ukrainian cause.
“They want to have missile missiles, ok, as they call them, patriots. And we will see if we can do some available. And we need them,” Trump said.
