US Suspends Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Pentagon Review

The United States has temporarily paused some military aid shipments to Ukraine as part of a standard Pentagon review initiated by the new Secretary of Defense, aiming to ensure that all weapons and support align with American interests globally, not specifically targeting Ukraine. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified that neither President Trump nor the Pentagon deliberately halted aid, emphasizing it is a routine assessment amid low U.S. military stock levels. Despite this pause, President Trump communicated with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, describing their conversation as productive and indicating potential resumption of some weapons deliveries. The suspension of aid has contributed to intensified political turmoil within Ukraine, with internal power struggles, accusations of corruption, and rumors of government resignations exacerbating instability amid ongoing Russian military offensives. The aid pause surprised some U.S. lawmakers and allies, raising questions about America’s broader commitment to supporting Kyiv. The U.S. envoy to NATO has also publicly acknowledged the suspension, citing insufficient U.S. weapons supplies due to involvement in the conflict.