This is reported by Kyiv24
The U.S. Department of Defense continues to consult President Donald Trump on providing military aid to Ukraine. This was stated by Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell, emphasizing that the defense department regularly reviews and adjusts its approach while maintaining the readiness of the army and adhering to strategic priorities.
“The department carefully analyzes and adjusts its approach… while maintaining the readiness of the U.S. Army and defense priorities. We will not disclose how much weaponry or what types we are transferring to Ukraine, or when this occurs. However, the Secretary of Defense will continue to provide the president with recommendations for decisions regarding further military assistance to Ukraine.”
Parnell did not provide details regarding the types of armaments affected by the new policy, the timeline for its implementation, or the list of countries to which it applies.
The U.S. Temporarily Suspends Some Military Supplies
On July 2, the White House announced that the United States is suspending the transfer of certain types of weapons promised to Ukraine during the Biden administration. This decision was made following the Pentagon’s confirmation of a significant reduction in its own stockpiles of American weapons. According to White House spokesperson Anna Kelly, U.S. national interests remain a priority, but the list of halted weapon systems is not disclosed.
According to media reports, this concerns the temporary suspension of supplies of dozens of interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense systems, portable Stinger anti-aircraft missile systems, precision artillery shells, over a hundred Hellfire missiles, and AIM missiles.
Ukraine Seeks Support While Allies Hesitate
The Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs initiated a meeting with the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Ukraine, John Ginkel. During the conversation, the main focus was on military assistance and the development of defense cooperation between the states amid the escalation of aggression from the Russian Federation.
Kremlin representatives claim that the reduction of weapon supplies to Ukraine may contribute to the completion of the so-called “special military operation” — the term used in Russia to refer to the war against Ukraine.
In recent months, in response to the increase in Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities, Kyiv has repeatedly appealed to Western partners to increase supplies of air defense systems. During the NATO summit in The Hague last week, President Trump noted that the U.S. is considering the possibility of selling additional Patriot systems to Ukraine.
Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the United States has already provided Ukraine with military assistance totaling over $66 billion. However, Washington is urging allies, particularly Eastern European countries, to more actively transfer modern air defense systems and other equipment to Ukraine. Many nations, feeling their own threats, are reluctant to part with their high-tech weaponry.