This is reported by Kyiv24
The United States has temporarily suspended the transfer of certain types of weapons to Ukraine. This decision was made amid an internal review of military aid initiated by the US Department of Defense.
Reasons for Limiting Aid
The US administration emphasized that the main factor was the need to safeguard the country’s strategic interests. As noted by a White House representative, national interests are prioritized after analyzing the volume of aid provided to other countries. One source within the administration explained that this step was prompted by concerns over the depletion of American weapon stocks.
“The decision to prioritize America’s interests was made after the Department of Defense conducted a review of the military aid our country provides to other countries around the world.”
Which Weapons Have Been Suspended and How This Will Affect Ukraine
The official list of weapons whose supply has been restricted has not been disclosed. However, according to Western media citing sources in the Pentagon and the US Congress, the restrictions include interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense systems, shells for howitzers, Hellfire missiles, and air-to-air missiles.
These weapons were part of previously approved military aid packages for Ukraine. The pause in supplies is expected to last until the completion of the assessment of the state of American arsenals, which began a few weeks ago at the direction of the US Secretary of Defense. Sources indicate that the significant reduction in weapon stocks is related not only to support for Ukraine but also to the active use of American weapons in the Middle East region, particularly during operations against the Houthis and to protect US allies from Iranian attacks.
Amid increasing Russian airstrikes on Ukrainian cities, Kyiv has repeatedly appealed to partners for increased supplies of air defense systems. During the NATO summit in The Hague last week, President Donald Trump stated that the US is considering providing Ukraine with additional Patriot systems, although no decision on this matter has yet been made.