Rubio clarifies: No order has been issued to suspend the delivery of weapons to Ukraine!
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio stated on Thursday that the U.S. suspension of weapon deliveries to Ukraine was a misunderstanding, which was a very limited review of certain types of ammunition to ensure that the U.S. military has sufficient inventory.
"No policy decision has been made; essentially, no one has said we will not deliver weapons to Ukraine. Congress has been appropriating funds, and this situation has continued until today. However, when you conduct an investigation, there is a period during which some shipments may slow down, rather than stop, because they are under review."
"This pause was before the review of a small number of specific types of ammunition. Frankly, this is what you would logically do, especially after the long-term involvement we have seen, whether it's defending Israel or defending our own bases."
Rubio emphasized that the U.S. is actively discussing with European countries the delivery of Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
"There are other Patriot missiles and other opportunities. Countries that have already ordered Patriot missiles are about to receive the shipment. It would be great if one of them voluntarily delays the delivery and instead sends the missiles to Ukraine."
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