This is reported by Kyiv24
The United States has temporarily suspended the transfer of some military aid to Ukraine, despite the decision being made back in early June, with actual implementation only recently commencing. Some shipments of military equipment were already en route to Ukraine when they were halted.
Delayed Types of Weapons
According to officials, the suspension affects dozens of interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense systems, portable Stinger missile systems, precision artillery shells, over a hundred Hellfire missiles, as well as AIM missiles for NASAMS and F-16 fighters. Anti-tank systems, including AT4 grenade launchers and approximately 250 GMLRS shells intended for striking targets at significant distances, have also been delayed.
Washington’s Position and Kyiv’s Reaction
The White House previously stated that the US is suspending the delivery of certain types of weapons promised to Ukraine under the Biden administration due to a significant reduction in American stockpiles. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly emphasized that after an analysis of military support to other countries by the Department of Defense, it was decided to “put America’s interests first.” However, Washington did not specify which systems were subject to the restrictions.
“The key topic of discussion was US military aid and defense cooperation between the two nations amid Russia’s escalating aggression and terror against Ukraine.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported that at the request of Minister Andrii Sybiha, on July 2, the acting Chargé d’Affaires of the US in Ukraine, John Hinkel, was invited to the Ministry to discuss the state of military support and joint actions in the defense sector in light of the increasing Russian attacks.
In Russia, it was claimed that the reduction in arms supplies to Ukraine would allegedly contribute to a quicker end to the war, which Russia refers to as a “special military operation.”
Amid the rising intensity of Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities, Kyiv has repeatedly appealed to Western partners for increased assistance, primarily in the area of air defense. During the concluding press conference of the NATO summit in The Hague last week, President Donald Trump announced a potential sale of additional Patriot systems to Ukraine.
At the same time, the US, which has provided over $66 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, has urged allies to also transfer air defense systems and other equipment. However, many countries, especially in Eastern Europe, are reluctant to part with their high-tech systems due to their own security threats.