US Halts Some Military Aid to Ukraine, Kiev Warns It Encourages Russia

The White House has confirmed the halt of certain weapon supplies to Ukraine. In response, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry stated that any delay in support for Ukraine's defense capabilities would only "encourage the aggressor to continue war and terror, rather than seek peace." Reports indicate that the US has stopped some arms supplies due to concerns over its own low ammunition reserves.
The situation for Ukraine is critical, with the Foreign Ministry emphasizing the necessity of strengthening air defense capabilities, as Russia is launching attacks with missiles and drones almost every night. Over the past weekend, Ukraine faced one of the largest airstrikes since the war began, with over 500 drones and missiles striking various cities. Since Russia's full-scale invasion in February 2022, the US has provided billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine, raising concerns about the adequacy of the US military stockpile.
The White House has not detailed which specific weapons have been halted, but speculations suggest that delayed supplies may include Patriot missiles, artillery ammunition, and air defense interceptors. Ukrainian sources indicate that Kyiv heavily relies on US military supplies, and without them, the situation would be dire. The Ukrainian Defense Ministry noted that the way to end the war is through "applying sustained pressure on the aggressor" but did not acknowledge receiving notice of any halting from the US, urging people not to make undue speculations based on partial information. Meanwhile, the Kremlin welcomed the US reduction in aid, stating that it would help end the conflict more quickly.