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US halts some missile shipments to Ukraine over low stockpiles, sources say
- On July 1, 2025, the Pentagon suspended the transfer of key U.S. missile systems—including air defense and air-to-ground ordnance—that had been stockpiled in Poland for delivery to Ukraine.
- This decision came after an extensive Department of Defense review led by Under Secretary Elbridge Colby, driven by worries about the depletion of U.S. reserves following prolonged military support to Ukraine.
- The suspension affects key air-defense systems and artillery shells amid increased Russian missile and drone attacks, including a record 537 overnight strikes.
- A statement from the White House emphasized that the decision prioritizes American interests while maintaining military readiness and reassessing global commitments.
- The halt raises concerns about Ukraine's ability to defend its skies and civilian infrastructure, potentially enabling Russia to press its war of attrition strategy further.
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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.
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
▶️ Sébastien Lecornu revealed that the Charles de Gaulle or other frigates were deployed while their ammunition bay was “far from the target normally intended to carry out the mission”. And this, “for years.” On LCI, General Michel Yakovleff discusses the situation. - “Our armies have been under-supplied with ammunition for 30 years”, points out General Yakovleff (International).
Wall Street Journal writes that the arms race to Ukraine is included in the weapon that was to be delivered soon and was on the way, or that was stationed in Poland for delivery.
US halts Ukraine-bound weapons already staged in Poland, WSJ reports
The shipment includes over two dozen PAC-3 Patriot missiles, more than two dozen Stinger air-defense systems, Hellfire air-to-ground missiles, and over 90 AIM air-to-air missiles intended for use with Ukraine's F-16 fighter jets, according to U.S. administration and congressional officials cited by the Wall Street Journal.
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