11 h. ago Trump denies he was unaware of Ukraine weapons pause day after admitting he didn’t know who ordered it

Donald Trump has said that he “would be the first to know” if a big decision such as the Ukraine weapons pause was authorised by the government, despite earlier saying he did not know who ordered it.

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15 h. ago Trump seems unaware who ordered pause on Ukraine weapons shipments

Donald Trump said he “doesn’t know” who ordered the pause on weapons shipments to Ukraine last week.

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16 h. ago Hegseth left Trump in the dark when he paused Ukraine weapons shipments: report

Defense secretary’s move sparked internal ‘scramble’ to explain withholding to Congress and the Ukrainian government, which had been relying on arms shipment to combat Russian assaults

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20 h. ago Hegseth did not get OK from Trump for Ukraine weapons pause, report says

Defense secretary’s move sparked internal ‘scramble’ to explain withholding to Congress and the Ukrainian government, which had been relying on arms shipment to combat Russian assaults

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21 h. ago Hegseth did not get okay from Trump for Ukraine weapons pause, report says

Defense secretary’s move sparked internal ‘scramble’ to explain withholding to Congress and the Ukrainian government, which had been relying on arms shipment to combat Russian assaults

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29 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: US weapons supply pause ‘caught Trump off guard’

Russian claim of deadly Ukrainian attack on Kursk beach; convictions over Wagner arson attack in London. What we know on day 1,232Trump criticises Putin and promises Patriots for UkraineDonald Trump was reportedly caught off guard by the Pentagon’s abrupt move to pause Ukraine weapons deliveries, which the president has overturned. The Associated Press cited three people familiar with the matter, one of whom described Trump as being caught “flat footed” by last week’s announcement. A Pentagon spokesperson denied that the defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, had acted without consulting the president. But asked by a reporter on Tuesday who had approved the pause, Trump bristled at the question while he was gathered with his Cabinet. “I don’t know. Why don’t you tell me?”Trump on Tuesday voiced his frustration with Vladimir Putin and promised to send Ukraine 10 Patriot missiles, which are claimed to be in short supply. Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Trump said he was getting in...

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55 h. ago Ukraine war briefing: US to resume shipments of weapons for Ukrainian defence

Deaths as Kharkiv, Odesa and Zaporizhzhia come under attack; Ukraine hits Russian warhead plant. What we know on day 1,231 Continue reading...

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55 h. ago Trump says US will resume weapon shipments to Ukraine days after pause

A top Pentagon official had ordered a halt to weapons shipments just days earlier

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4 d. ago Hegseth falsely cited weapon shortages in halting shipments to Ukraine, Democrats say

Reports indicate defense secretary unilaterally acted to halt shipment even as Pentagon suggested US arsenal is stockedPete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, unilaterally halted an agreed shipment of military aid to Ukraine due to baseless concerns that US stockpiles of weapons have run too low, it has been reported.A batch of air defense missiles and other precision munitions were due to be sent to Ukraine to aid it in its ongoing war with Russia, which launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor in 2022. The aid was promised by the US during Joe Biden’s administration last year. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago ‘A dark day for our country’: Democrats furious over Trump bill’s passage

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib condemns major policy bill as ‘disgusting’ as party vows to ‘mobilize and fight back’Democrats have erupted in a storm of outrage over the passage of the Donald Trump’s budget bill, delivering scathing critiques that offered signs of the attack lines the party could wield against Republicans in next year’s midterm elections.Party leaders released a wave of statements after the sweeping tax and spending bill’s passage on Thursday, revealing a fury that could peel paint off a brick outhouse. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Ukraine war briefing: Washington downplays halt of some weapons shipments as Kyiv calls in US ambassador

Ukraine warns that any cut-off will ‘only encourage the aggressor’ while Pentagon spokesperson says Donald Trump still has ‘robust options’ for military aid to Ukraine. What we know on day 1,226Read all our Ukraine war coverageA decision by Washington to halt some shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine prompted warnings by Kyiv on Wednesday that the move would weaken its ability to defend against intensifying airstrikes and battlefield advances. Ukraine said it had called in the acting US envoy to Kyiv to underline the importance of military aid from Washington continuing, and cautioned that any cut-off would embolden Russia in its war in Ukraine. The Pentagon’s decision – tied to concerns that US military stockpiles are too low – began in recent days and includes 30 Patriot air defence missiles, which Ukraine relies on to destroy fast-moving ballistic missiles, four people familiar with the decision told Reuters on Wednesday. It also includes nearly 8,500 155mm artillery shells, ...

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7 d. ago Pentagon reviews arms exports to allies as munition stockpiles reportedly drop

Spokesperson Sean Parnell confirms defence department reviewing shipments may not affect only UkrainePentagon says US strikes set back Iran nuclear program ‘one to two years’The Pentagon has said that it is reviewing weapons deliveries to allies around the world as reports grow of concerns over dwindling stockpiles of crucial munitions including anti-air missiles.The announcement came after the White House confirmed that it was limiting deliveries of weapons to Ukraine to “put America’s interests first following a Department of Defense review of our nation’s military support and assistance to other countries around the globe”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Pentagon pause on arms shipments to Ukraine part of a global review of pressures on stockpiles

The Pentagon is pausing shipments of weapons to Ukraine again after more than three years of deliveries meant to bolster the country’s defenses against invading Russian forces

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7 d. ago Air defense missiles among weaponry US is withholding from Ukraine, AP sources say

The Trump administration will hold back delivering to Ukraine some air defense missiles, precision-guided artillery and other weapons as part of its announced pause to some arms shipments

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7 d. ago Ukraine summons US embassy after Washington halts some arms supplies

Reduction in weapons shipments makes Kyiv more vulnerable to Russia’s escalating attacks

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7 d. ago Ukraine summons top US diplomat after Washington halts some arms supplies

Reduction in weapons shipments makes Kyiv more vulnerable to Russia’s escalating attacks

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7 d. ago Ukraine looks to jointly produce weapons with allies, while US halts some shipments

Ukraine is moving forward with plans for joint weapons production with allies while the U.S. halts some arms shipments

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7 d. ago US halts Ukraine weapon shipments after 'deciding to put American interests first'

Missiles for Patriot air defense systems, precision artillery and Hellfire missiles are reportedly among the items being held back.

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8 d. ago US halts weapons shipments to Ukraine over fears stockpiles are too low

Some shipments have been stopped ‘to put America’s interests first’, White House saysSee all our Ukraine war coverageThe US is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much, officials said Tuesday, a setback for the country as it tries to fend off escalating attacks from Russia.Certain munitions were previously promised to Ukraine under the Biden administration to aid its defences during the more than three-year-old war. The pause reflects a new set of priorities under President Donald Trump and came after defence department officials scrutinised US stockpiles and raised concerns. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago US 'obliterates' Iran's nuclear sites as defiant Tehran strikes back at Israel: Inside the crucial hours when Trump went 'dark' and unleashed hell

It all changed over 48 hours as Trump became convinced that the Ayatollah would never voluntarily give up his quest for a doomsday weapon to wipe out Israel - and he would have to act.

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