US EditionUS halts some missile shipments to Ukraine over low stockpiles, sources say
- On July 1, 2025, the Pentagon halted the transfer of U.S. missiles and air-defense systems to Ukraine, including Patriot and Stinger missiles currently in Poland.
- This decision followed a Department of Defense review driven by concerns over critical lows in U.S. stockpiles after extensive military aid since Russia's February 2022 invasion.
- The suspension affects key weapons needed amid intensified Russian missile and drone attacks that have surged recently, worsening Ukraine's defensive challenges.
- A spokesperson from the White House explained that the pause is intended to prioritize U.S. interests, while officials such as Under Secretary Elbridge Colby highlight the need to adjust the strategy and encourage European partners to take on more security responsibilities.
- The move provokes concern among Ukraine and allies about increased civilian risks and potential gains for Russia, whose campaign continues as President Zelensky seeks urgent air-defense support.
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What Ukraine Is Missing as U.S. Holds Back Air Defense and Battlefield Weapons
The White House’s “America First” policy came for Ukraine this week, with Washington pausing shipments of military aid to maintain its own stockpile of weapons. The suspension came despite an analysis by senior military officials saying the aid package would not impede the U.S.’s own supplies and military readiness. Many of the weapons were already on European soil when the order came through.
Pentagon says it's pausing some military aid to Ukraine amid new attacks from Russia
The Pentagon is halting the delivery of some U.S. weapons to Ukraine that are crucial in its battle against Russia. This comes at a time when Russia has stepped up its attacks against Ukraine.
Why did the US halt a weapons shipment to Ukraine?
Earlier this week, the US cut shipments of a number of weapons to Ukraine, including Patriot interceptor missiles, a critical part of Kyiv’s air defenses. Here’s a short guide to making sense of why that happened, and how it could affect the course of the Russia-Ukraine war. What is a Patriot interceptor? It’s one of the world’s most advanced air defenses, able to shoot ballistic missiles out of the sky. The US-made system is sold to nearly 20 c…
The US does not want to deliver some weapons and ammunition to Ukraine, as promised. According to the White House, it is about anti-aircraft missiles, among other things. The Ministry of Defense is obviously worried that its own stocks could become too low. Political scientist Andreas Heinemann-Grüder from the University of Bonn speaks of a "permanent wobble party" for Ukraine.
US Pumps Brakes On Ukraine Weapons Shipments As American Stockpile Shrinks
The U.S. halted shipments of precision weapons and missile defense systems to Ukraine as the Pentagon fears America’s own stockpile may be running dangerously low, Politico reported Tuesday. The shipments contained missile defense systems and other precision guided munitions such as the Patriot missile defense system, which is commonly used by the Ukrainians to shoot down incoming [...] The post US Pumps Brakes On Ukraine Weapons Shipments As Am…
After the announcement of the blockade, the weapons directed to Kiev, including Patriot and precision missiles, are stopped in Poland. We work on a phone call between Trump and Zelensky. Meanwhile, Russian attacks hit Poltava and Odessa; killed a Russian general
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