The goal is to “ensure that Ukrainians can defend themselves as we work to ensure lasting peace and ensure the end of the killing,” said the Pentagon spokesman.
The Pentagon, the US Department of Defense, confirmed that it will send more weaponry to Ukraine, hours after the president have mentioned the reversal of the suspension of gun delivery.
“Under the guidance of President Trump, the Defense Department is sending additional defensive weapons to Ukraine,” said the Pentagon spokesman.
The goal is to “ensure that Ukrainians can defend themselves as we work to ensure lasting peace and ensure the end of the killing,” Sean Parnell added.
Parnell stressed that the guidelines “for the US President to evaluate military remittances around the world remain in force” and It is an integral part of “Priorities of Defense ‘America in the First'”.
“We will have to send more weapons, especially defensive weapons,” said Trump on Monday, expressing dissatisfaction “with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“They are being hit with a lot, a lot of strength,” the Republican added, referring to Ukraine.
Trump accuses Biden of “emptying the entire country giving weapons” to Ukraine
On July 2, US Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, suspended the delivery of weapons to Ukraine, alleging concerns about US reserves.
Suspended supplies include intersectors for Patriot Air Defense Systems, accurate guided artillery projectiles and missiles that the Ukrainian Air Force fires from F-16 aircraft in the United States.
The suspension of sending military aid to Ukraine was a unilateral measure of the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, according to three Congress advisers and a former US-linked US official, cited on Friday by NBC News.
After the announcement, Trump defended the suspension as necessary and accused former President Joe Biden of “empties the entire country giving weapons [à Ucrânia]”.
During Biden’s term, Washington promised to provide more than $ 65 billion (55 billion euros) in Military Aid to Ukraine.
Donald Trump It has not announced any new help to Kiev since January.
This is the third time Hegseth, on her own, interrupting help to Ukraine, added the sources.
In the two previous cases, in February and May, their actions were reversed days later.
According to NBC News, the measure surprised the State Department, Ukraine, European allies and members of Congress, which required an explanation by the Pentagon.
An analysis by high-patent military officers concluded that the aid package would not compromise the own supply of ammunition from the US Armed Forces, according to three US responsible cited by the station.
