US EditionUkraine Scrambling for Clarity as US Downplays Halt to Arms Shipments
- On July 2, the US halted some weapons shipments to Ukraine citing a 'sinking' stockpile, prompting Kyiv to summon the US embassy deputy chief of mission John Ginkel.
- Following a US defense review, the White House paused shipments of Patriot, Hellfire, and precision artillery missiles citing a 'sinking' stockpile, raising concerns in Kyiv.
- Ukraine's foreign ministry summoned the US embassy deputy chief after the aid halt, highlighting diplomatic tension and Ukraine's urgent need for clarity amid escalating Russian missile and drone attacks.
- Ukraine's defense ministry warned that the US aid halt would weaken its ability to defend against increased Russian airstrikes, with Kyiv and Washington clarifying aid details amid Kremlin claims it could hasten the war's end.
- Ukraine's Foreign Minister warned that US aid cuts could weaken its defenses amid escalating Russian attacks, highlighting concerns over increased vulnerability and the broader impact on the war effort.
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The US is stopping arms shipments to Ukraine – just in case of an important system. Kiev is hurting. But it also makes Trump look weak.
Ukraine demands clarity as US downplays halt to arms shipments as war with Russia escalates
Ukraine is contending with some of Russia's largest missile and drone attacks of the three-year war, and a halt to the provision of munitions -- especially for air defense -- would be a significant blow to Kyiv
Ukraine seeks clarity as US downplays arms shipment pause
KYIV, Ukraine — US officials on Wednesday downplayed a White House announcement that Washington was pausing some weapons shipments to Ukraine, after the war-battered country was caught off-guard and appealed for clarity. Ukraine is contending with some of Russia’s largest missile and drone attacks of the three-year war, and a halt to the provision of munitions — especially for air defense — would be a significant blow to Kyiv. “The Department of…
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