- The U.S. halted shipments of Patriot missiles, artillery shells and other critical weapons to Ukraine due to dwindling American military stockpiles, marking a sharp policy shift under Trump's "America First" approach.
- The suspension threatens Ukraine's ability to counter Russian strikes, with officials warning of potential military collapse within months without immediate reinforcements.
- Ukrainian lawmakers condemned the move, accusing the U.S. of abandoning Kyiv and tacitly aiding Russia's advance, with some declaring the U.S. "no longer an ally."
- German tabloid Bild reported that Ukraine could exhaust its munitions by late summer, with the lack of Patriots leaving cities defenseless against Russian ballistic missiles.
- The pause reflects U.S. concerns over unsustainable aid and domestic readiness, drawing comparisons to Cold War deterrence tactics but raising doubts about prolonging the conflict.
The decision by the United States to abruptly suspend deliveries of critical weapons to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles and artillery shells, has been met with outrage.
Officials from the U.S. Department of Defense confirmed the move, citing concerns over dangerously low U.S. military stockpiles. It marks a dramatic shift in Washington's support for Kyiv and signals a deepening prioritization of American defense needs under the Trump administration's "America First" policy.
Matthew Whitaker, U.S. permanent representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), also confirmed the pause on Wednesday, July 2. He explained that Washington must first ensure its own strategic defense capabilities are intact, particularly regarding Patriot missile reserves.
The suspension has reportedly impacted deliveries of Stinger missiles, precision-guided GMLRS rockets and thousands of 155mm artillery shells. Ukraine relies on these key munitions to counter Russian drone strikes, ballistic missiles and ground assaults.
Ukrainian officials warn that without immediate reinforcements, their military could collapse within months amid Russia’s relentless offensive. True enough, members of the Verkhovna Rada – Ukraine's parliament – reacted with fury.
"The U.S. is no longer our ally," lamented People's Deputy (PD) Mariana Bezuglaya. She also accused U.S. President Donald Trump of abandoning Ukraine and effectively aiding Russia's advance. PD Solomiya Bobrovskaya echoed her colleague's sentiments, telling the New York Times that "Ukraine is no longer a priority" for the second Trump administration when it comes to foreign policy.
Ukraine faces catastrophic munitions shortage, German publication warns
German tabloid Bild also joined in the chorus, warning that Ukraine's military may exhaust its remaining Western-supplied munitions by late summer. It continued that without Patriot missiles, Kyiv's air defenses could collapse entirely – leaving cities vulnerable to devastating strikes. According to the tabloid, Patriots are the only system capable of intercepting Russian ballistic missiles.
The U.S. Defense Department's decision follows an internal assessment revealing depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles. This alerting discovery prompted Elbridge Colby, U.S. under secretary for defense for policy, to pause promised shipments. While the Biden administration had previously approved billions in military aid, the Trump White House has taken a more guarded stance, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and domestic readiness. (Related: Trump promises military aid for Ukraine, as long as Ukraine shares rare Earth minerals.)
Historical parallels loom large. During the Cuban Missile Crisis, President John F. Kennedy balanced forceful deterrence with careful diplomacy to avoid nuclear escalation. But critics argue that the current approach – where NATO and Ukrainian forces engage in direct attacks on Russian territory – contrasts with that of decades prior.
With Moscow now controlling vast swaths of eastern Ukraine and pushing toward Sumy, concerns mount that prolonged Western arms shipments only delay an inevitable conclusion while increasing civilian suffering. As Washington recalibrates its strategy, the decision underscores a broader reckoning. After years of funneling weapons into a stalemated conflict, the U.S. faces hard choices about the sustainability of unlimited military aid.
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