Posted on 07/02/2025 7:19:07 AM PDT by bimboeruption
The Ukrainian foreign ministry called in a top U.S. diplomat in Kyiv to discuss American military aid to the country, after the Trump Administration scrapped a planned weapons shipment because of concerns about its own diminishing stockpiles.
The decision is a setback for Ukraine as it tries to fend off escalating attacks from Russia, which has deployed 50,000 troops near the border with Ukraine's Sumy region. President Donald Trump said he is watching the situation closely amid fears of a new offensive.
John Ginkel, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, met with Deputy Foreign Minister of Ukraine Mariana Betsa on Wednesday after he was invited there by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
"The Ukrainian side emphasized that any delay or slowing down in supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities would only encourage the aggressor to continue war and terror, rather than seek peace," said a release from the foreign ministry.
The ministry added that "strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities and increasing coordinated transatlantic pressure on the aggressor are critically important" to securing peace by ending Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
Newsweek has contacted the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv for comment.
Pentagon Review Prompts Ukraine Halt
The U.S. said it is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much. It did not specify exactly what shipments would be withheld.
Certain munitions were previously promised to Ukraine under the Biden administration to aid its defenses during the more than three-year-old war. The pause reflects a new set of priorities under Trump and came after Defense Department officials scrutinized current U.S. stockpiles and raised concerns.
"This decision was made to put America's interests first following a review of our nation's military support and assistance to other countries across the globe," White House spokesperson...
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The Biden/Zelensky Laundromat would have bled this country dry if the crooked traitor had been "elected" for a second term.
Has Trump finally washed his hands of Ukraine?
I didn’t quite understand the purpose of the “mineral deal” which seemed like a distraction and which now no one talks about.
The mineral deal was a good idea - given that we've poured billions of dollars into Ukraine's coffers over the last three years, it would only be fair to get something in return. It's no different from the Chinese getting mineral deals in Africa in return for putting in a (crude) road system and electrical grid.
But as to the bigger picture, you're right, it would be great if the US didn't provide another dime's worth of aid to Ukraine. If the EU and the Brits want to adopt Ukraine as their pet project, let the by all means go on funding and arming the Ukes at their own expense.
“ Has Trump finally washed his hands of Ukraine?”
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I certainly hope so. AMERICA COMES FIRST!
With you there. I am so over Ukraine!! Period. I am tired of our country being the provider of $$$$ and weapons to countries that can’t seem to take care of their own.
Pretty soon Zelensky will understand, he doesn’t have the cards.
We have to be less safe so Z can waste more equipment accomplishing nothing? No thanks.
I HOPE THAT TRUMP IS QUIETLY & AGGRESSIVELY FILLING UP THE STRATEGIC OIL RESERVES
2024: Joe Bribem, the waiter
Zylynskyy, as Mr. Creosote: (snaps fingers) “Bring me 10B!”
Joe: “Y-yes sir!” Don’t forget my gratuity, sir.”
Ukraine feel so entitled to America’s property.
All US aid to the corrupt sleazy Zellensky Ukraine regime must be cut off at once!
Ukraine says: "... he was invited there by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
Seems NooseWeak can't get the story Accurate.
Did any NooseWeak Urinalists pass away last weak?
This week: Big Beautiful Bill
Next week: Bone-Crushing Sanctions Bill
Ukraine won’t need too many weapons for too long after that.
Putin should have taken the deal.
White House: No Imminent Plans for Refilling Strategic Petroleum Reserves
Published Jun 26, 2025
https://www.newsweek.com/white-house-no-imminent-plans-refilling-strategic-petroleum-reserves-2091311
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