Kremlin welcomes partial pause in US arms shipments to Ukraine, says it brings war’s end closer | “The fewer weapons that are supplied to Ukraine, the closer the end of the… (Russia-Ukraine war),” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

by chrisdh79

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  1. From the article: The United States’ reported decision to suspend some arms deliveries to Ukraine could help bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to an end, the Kremlin said on July 2, according to Russian state-controlled media.

    “The fewer weapons that are supplied to Ukraine, the closer the end of the… (Russia-Ukraine war),” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters.

    Peskov’s comments came after Politico reported that the U.S. Defense Department has paused shipments of key air defense and precision munitions to Ukraine over concerns about declining U.S. stockpiles.

    Among the withheld items are Patriot air defense missiles, precision artillery rounds, Hellfire missiles, and other munitions used by Ukraine’s F-16 fighter jets.

    Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry summoned U.S. Charge d’Affaires John Ginkel on July 2 to voice concern over the reported pause in weapons shipments.

    Deputy Foreign Minister Mariana Betsa warned during the meeting that “any delay or hesitation in supporting Ukraine’s defense capabilities will only encourage Russia to continue war and terror, rather than pursue peace.”

    According to Politico, Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby ordered the halt in June following a review of U.S. ammunition levels. The White House confirmed the decision, saying it was part of a broader reassessment of American military aid to foreign partners.

    “(The decision) was made to put America’s interests first following a DOD review of our nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe,” White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said in a statement.

    The move comes as Ukraine faces intensifying Russian attacks. In June, Russia launched a record 5,337 Shahed-type attack drones at Ukrainian targets, the highest monthly total since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022.

    The U.S. has not approved any new military aid packages after U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has also signaled that future U.S. defense budgets will reduce the scale of assistance to Ukraine.

  2. I’ll translate the Russian words for you: It makes the genocide easier to conclude.

  6. they are laughing their asses off, traitor Trump is a slave, a fool, an idiot and corrupt.

  7. Europe will buy much much more weapons and ammunition in the coming years and should take note.(they obviously already have)

  9. Defensive weapons, mind you.

    The US is bought and paid for.

  15. The US is a Russian ally and as trustworthy as Moscow.

  17. I know 1 way to end this war, that shouldn’t of happened, so much quicker.

    How about russia leaves Ukraine and fights them selves like they usually do and leave the rest of us alone?

  18. Typical Russian logic : this would all be over much quicker if you didn’t resist us taking over your country and murdering your civilians

  19. Yeah, because the only end they see is a total conquest of Ukraine.

    Trump is the weakest leader seen in generations, masquerading as a strongman.

  20. You know that 5% defense spending that Europe has just agreed to…

    Just sayin’

    Don’t worry Donny – we’ll take it from here.

  25. But it’s perfectly okay for Iran and North Korea to ship them weapons.

  26. Screw Biden for holding Ukraine back from escalating.

    I will never forgive the people who voted for this because they were angry at Biden over grocery prices and decided to punt the baby out with the bathwatee

  27. It’s amazing how the USA, which was the strongest country in the world last year, has now become the laughing stock of the world in 6 months because of Trump

  28. Well done everyone in the US. You really are making the whole world absolutely hate you.

    Sorry, I don’t mean the whole world. Russia and North Korea are still your friends.

  30. The end of the war and the start of a genocide. I hope Europe can provide enough support.

  31. The monster in the White House and his court makes me sick to the bone

  33. As an American watching the conflict closely, I am sorry….

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