Why it matters:
The move raises questions about Washington’s long-term commitment to Ukraine amid its ongoing conflict with Russia. The U.S. arms stockpiles also are being spent for Israel's war on Gaza, Syria, and Iran.
What they’re saying:
Pentagon officials, quoted by The New York Times, said the internal review could lead to a suspension of all or some ammunition deliveries to Ukraine, depending on the outcome of the Department of Defense’s investigation.
State of play:
On Tuesday, U.S. defense officials had already confirmed a halt in deliveries of Patriot air defense systems, artillery shells, and air-to-ground missiles fired from F-16s — citing concerns over shrinking U.S. inventories.
Go deeper:
While Trump reportedly told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky last week during the NATO summit in The Hague that he was willing to sell more weapons to Kyiv, the Pentagon was already preparing to suspend those shipments. The contradiction highlights internal divisions in Washington’s Ukraine strategy.
ahmad shirzadian
