US President Donald Trump has just denied speculation that Washington has stopped all military aid to Ukraine, affirming that the US will continue to provide weapons while ensuring enough reserves for domestic defense needs and supporting its allies.
Recent reports say the US has temporarily suspended the transfer of several important weapons to Kiev, including patriot missiles, Hellfire missiles, GMLRS missiles and thousands of 155mm artillery shells. Some sources even said that Washington is gradually narrowing its military commitment to Ukraine.
Speaking to the press, President Trump emphasized: "We are still providing weapons. We have provided a lot. Mr. Biden has depleted the national arsenal to send to them. We have to make sure we have enough for ourselves. He added that Washington is working with Kiev and trying to help them but did not specify which weapons are being retained or continue to be provided.
Since taking office, Trump has not approved any new aid packages for Ukraine, and criticized the lack of support for the benefits. Meanwhile, the Kiel Institute (Germany) estimates that the US has sent nearly $115 billion in military and financial aid to Ukraine since 2022. Mr. Trump said that the actual figure is up to "hundreds of billions".
Washington has also just signed a deal that would allow the US to prioritize access to Ukraine's mineral resources, a move that the White House described as helping to recover part of the tax spent.
Information about the aid being stopped has caused a strong reaction from Kiev. Ukrainian official named the US interim representative to the country, John Ginkel, to stress the vital importance of continuing to deliver allocated defense aid packages. Congresswoman Mariana Bezuglaya even stated: "The United States is no longer our ally."
On the Russian side, the Kremlin criticized the arms shipments from the West for prolonging the conflict and risking escalation. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the reduction in aid could be temporary, as part of US weapons are being shifted to support Israel amid tensions with Iran.
Russian President Vladimir Putin reaffirmed his goodwill to negotiate during a phone call with Trump, but stressed that Russia will not retreat until the core causes of the Ukrainian conflict are resolved.
