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Trump: ‘I haven’t thought about’ who ordered Ukraine weapons pause

UNITED STATES, JUL 09 – Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth halted shipments over stockpile concerns without informing the White House, sparking bipartisan alarm and disrupting aid amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine.

  • In early July 2025, amid escalating Russian drone and missile strikes, President Donald Trump ended the Pentagon’s temporary suspension on sending defensive weapons to Ukraine.
  • The pause was unilaterally ordered last week by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reportedly on advice from Undersecretary Elbridge Colby, without informing Trump.
  • Russia launched its largest-ever aerial assault using over 700 drones and missiles during this period while Ukrainian forces, credited by Trump for their bravery, relied on American-made military supplies.
  • Trump stated, "We have to, they have to be able to defend themselves," and acknowledged the controversy over U.S. spending on weapons bound for Ukraine.
  • The reversal signals ongoing U.S. defense support for Ukraine despite internal administration conflicts and bipartisan calls for stronger sanctions targeting countries buying Russian energy.
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telex.hu broke the news in on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.
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