Ukraine Scrambling for Clarity as US Downplays Halt to Arms Shipments
- On Tuesday, the White House revealed that it is pausing certain important arms deliveries to Ukraine amid the ongoing conflict in Kyiv.
- This decision followed a review of U.S. defense needs and military aid programs despite the conflict escalating with Russia's intensified attacks in June.
- In June, Russia intensified its assault on Ukraine by launching almost double the number of missiles and over 30 percent more drones compared to May, resulting in at least four deadly strikes in Kyiv that caused more than 40 fatalities.
- State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce emphasized that assistance to Ukraine, including arms supplies, will continue, while Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell affirmed that the administration still has a wide range of military aid options available.
- The cutbacks may weaken Ukraine’s defense amid dependence on U.S. arms, while Moscow claimed reduced shipments could hasten the war's end.
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