Reference News Network July 3 report: According to the Associated Press, on July 2, the U.S. Department of Defense once again suspended the delivery of weapons to Ukraine. For more than three years, American weapons have been used to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities against Russia.
Halting aid may weaken Kyiv's ability to respond to deadly ballistic missile attacks. Officials said this decision was made due to concerns about the low level of U.S. military stockpiles.
The report stated that Ukraine has always needed air defense systems. In response, the United States provided systems such as the "Patriot" system, the "National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System," and the "Hawk" air defense system. However, these needs conflict with similar demands in the Middle East. The reality for the U.S. military is that they do not have enough ammunition to maintain a high-frequency supply of munitions, while also providing training equipment for troops and building up reserves for potential future conflicts.
The new suspension measures involve "Patriot" missiles, AIM-7 "Sea Sparrow" air-to-air missiles, and short-range "Stinger" missiles.
The pause by the Trump administration is part of the Pentagon's global review of what ammunition it provides, where it provides it, and its impact on its own stockpiles.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said at a press briefing on July 2: "We cannot distribute weapons all over the world. We must take care of the American people, defend our homeland, and protect our military around the world."
Another report from Sputnik News on July 3 stated that the U.S. Department of Defense spokesperson Sean Parnell said on July 2 that suspending the supply of certain weapons to Ukraine was a rational and pragmatic move after assessing the status of U.S. military stockpiles.
He commented to reporters on the suspension of supplying certain types of weapons to Kyiv, saying: "We believe this is a rational (move), a practical step toward establishing a mechanism to assess which ammunition is being sent and where."
Politico reported that on July 1, due to the exhaustion of U.S. weapon stocks, the United States had already suspended the delivery of ammunition and weapons to Ukraine. A White House spokesperson confirmed the suspension of supplies to the U.S. media. She pointed out that this decision was made to prioritize American interests. (Translated by Feng Kang)
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