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Ukraine Looks to Jointly Produce Weapons with Allies as the U.S. Halts some Shipments
- On Tuesday, the U.S. announced it has paused certain arms shipments to Ukraine due to concerns about the depletion of its own military stockpiles.
- This decision comes after a review identified a decline in U.S. Department of Defense munitions following Russia’s large-scale military offensive against Ukraine that began in February 2022.
- Meanwhile, Ukraine is pursuing draft legislation for joint weapons manufacturing with international allies, aiming to boost defense production and investment.
- French President Macron and Kremlin spokesman Peskov noted ongoing diplomatic efforts, with Macron underscoring France's support for Ukraine and Peskov linking fewer arms shipments to the war’s potential end.
- The halt complicates Ukraine’s defense amid renewed Russian attacks, increasing pressure on European allies to enhance weapons aid and support Ukrainian industry growth.
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Ukraine Looks To Jointly Produce Weapons With Allies As The US Halts Some Shipments
Ukraine is forging ahead with early plans for joint weapons production with some international allies, top officials said, while warning Wednesday of potential consequences of the U.S. decision to halt some arms shipments promised to help Kyiv fight off Russia’s invasion. “Any delay or hesitation in supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities will only encourage the aggressor to continue war and terror, not seek peace,” Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry …
Europe must 'step up' aid to Ukraine as US halts some weapons shipments, EU chief says
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Radio France Internationale
Europe must 'step up' as US halts some arms to Ukraine, EU chief says
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Ukrainian authorities are enlisting European help to increase domestic military production as the United States pauses some weapons shipments to Ukraine.
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