86 m. 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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30 h. ago Trump has ‘good conversation’ with Zelenskyy after heavy bombardment of Ukraine by Russia

US munitions slated for Ukraine held up over shortage as Trump ‘disappointed’ by Putin’s refusal to make concessionsDonald Trump spoke with Ukraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, on Friday as the US president appears increasingly disheartened over his chances of fulfilling a campaign pledge to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.The call with Zelenskyy comes as Washington has halted its latest shipment of military aid to Ukraine including Patriot air defense missiles and other crucial munitions meant to support the country’s defenses. Continue reading...

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68 h. 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 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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3 d. ago US won't send some weapons pledged to Ukraine following a Pentagon review of military assistance

The U.S. is halting some shipments of air defense missiles and other munitions to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles of such supplies have declined too much, officials said Tuesday

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4 d. ago Wimbledon match suspended and boos erupt as strict rule enforced

Taylor Fritz's first-round Wimbledon match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was suspended after the American stormed back to take the fourth set and force a decider

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5 d. ago Russia's chilling WW3 ultimatum to UK with 'unequivocally hostile' demand

Russia's special envoy Rodion Miroshnik said that Operation Interflex and other military training for Ukrainian troops must be halted as a condition of ending the war

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