US Resumes Weapon Shipments to Ukraine Amid Renewed Russian Strikes

The United States has resumed supplying artillery shells and GMLRS missiles to Ukraine after a brief pause that caused concern among European allies and Ukrainian officials. Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that the pause was a limited review to assess U.S. stockpiles and ensure readiness for other global obligations, emphasizing that most military aid to Ukraine has continued uninterrupted. Meanwhile, Ukraine's ambassador highlighted the opportunity to receive large numbers of obsolete American Hellfire missiles, which the U.S. is phasing out, at no additional cost, to bolster Ukraine's defense capabilities. Despite the resumption of arms shipments, Ukraine continues to face relentless Russian aerial assaults involving hundreds of drones and missiles daily, prompting President Zelenskyy to call for more international support and the use of Russia's frozen assets for Ukraine's recovery. Additionally, Russian intelligence has been circulating disinformation about Ukraine involving fabricated nuclear material trade allegations, which Ukrainian defense intelligence has debunked as crude and recycled propaganda. The situation reflects ongoing complexities in military support and information warfare amid the sustained conflict.