Why the USA is Now Halting Their Arms Deliveries to Ukraine

The delivery stop affects precisely those weapon systems that are particularly important for Ukrainian defense.

According to consistent media reports, the United States has begun to suspend parts of its promised military aid to Ukraine. As reported by "Politico" and NBC News, among others, the halt of certain deliveries was ordered by US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as early as the beginning of June. Affected are, among others, Patriot anti-aircraft missiles and 155-millimeter artillery shells – weapons that were still promised under President Joe Biden.

Pentagon sees its own reserves at risk

The decision is justified by shortages in their own military stockpiles. The US Department of Defense sees the readiness of the American armed forces at risk if it continues to deliver large quantities of critical weapon systems abroad. The information is based on anonymous sources in the Pentagon and Congress.

Political dispute in Washington

The measure is met with sharp criticism – especially from Democratic lawmakers who accuse the new Trump administration of scaling back support for Ukraine. There are also concerns within the Republican Party. Some members of Congress warned of the security policy consequences and the signal to Russia. An official confirmation of the reports is not yet available.

Domestic priorities in focus

In parallel, the US Congress is negotiating Trump's major domestic project, the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill." Observers suspect that the realignment of foreign policy measures is also related to a stronger focus on domestic initiatives.

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