A decision by Washington to halt some shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine[1] prompted warnings by Kyiv on Wednesday that the move would weaken its ability to defend against intensifying airstrikes and battlefield advances. Ukraine said it had called in the acting US envoy to Kyiv to underline the importance of military aid from Washington continuing, and cautioned that any cut-off would embolden Russia in its war in Ukraine. The Pentagon’s decision – tied to concerns that US military stockpiles are too low – began in recent days and includes 30 Patriot air defence missiles, which Ukraine relies on to ...

The United States is halting some weapons shipments to Ukraine amid its war with Russia, the White House confirmed Tuesday. White House spokesperson Anna Kelly told CBS News in a statement that the "decision was made to put America's interests first following" a Defense Department "review of our nation's military support and assistance to other countries across the globe." A U.S. official told CBS News the move was over concerns about U.S. military stockpiles falling too low.The Trump administration did not confirm which weapons were being pulled from delivery or the scale of the pullback.Kelly added, "The strength of the ...

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the on-and-off Russian nuclear threats, scholars have been analyzing Europe’s defense capabilities against Moscow’s huge nuclear warhead fleet. Mixed messages from U.S. President Donald Trump about NATO before the alliance’s summit last month have also prompted analyses of whether and how Europe could defend itself in case the United States doesn’t adhere to Article 5 of the NATO treaty that mandates collective NATO defense against any attack on a NATO member state. Various experts in war studies and arms control say that Europe will have the technology to build a so-called ‘Eurodeterrent’, although the endeavor ...

North Korea is set to ship off 30,000 more troops to help Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, tripling the number of soldiers it has given Moscow[1], Kyiv’s intelligence network warned. After sending nearly 12,000 soldiers to help Russia regain the Kursk region[2] earlier this year, Pyongyang is planning to bolster its presence along the frontlines in the coming months to enable “large-scale offensive operations,” CNN reported.[3] The Russian Ministry of Defense allegedly touted that it is fully capable of providing training and the “needed equipment, weapons and ammunition” to get the Pyongyang soldiers to the frontlines[4] as quickly as possible, according to ...

The Pentagon’s decision to pause aid to Ukraine is a massive blunder — President Donald Trump[1] should reverse it, ASAP.The White House confirmed Tuesday[2] that “to put America’s interests first,” the United States won’t be sending promised (and much-needed) artillery rounds, Patriot air defense, rocket systems, Hellfire missiles and other weapons to Kyiv. The excuse: A Pentagon assessment raised concern that the United States’ own weapons stores are running too low.That news predictably excited the Kremlin, with mouthpiece Dmitry Peskov cheering: “The fewer weapons are supplied to Ukraine, the closer the end of the special military operation.” That is: The ...

BY: MEGADue to the ongoing war between Russia[1] and Ukraine[2], Poland has announced a postponement of its planned purchase of 32 S-70i Black Hawk helicopters[3]. Military officials in Poland claimed that changing geopolitical dynamics have necessitated a reevaluation of defense priorities, marking a significant departure from previous plans.Poland's Planned PurchasePZL Mielec makes the S-70i a variant of the UH-60 Black Hawk. BY: U.S. Army National GuardAt a recent press conference, General Wieslaw Kukula, the Polish armed forces[4] chief of staff, articulated this strategic shift by stating, “We have decided to change the priorities of the helicopter programs,” emphasizing a need ...

Talks lay groundwork for a summit between EU and Chinese leaders in Beijing on July 24 and 25.The European Union’s foreign policy chief has urged China to end restrictions on the export of rare earth elements and warned that Chinese firms’ support for Russia’s war in Ukraine[1] posed a serious threat to European security.The statement[2] from Kaja Kallas came on Wednesday after a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Brussels.The EU is seeking to improve its relations with China amid United States President Donald Trump’s tariff war, which has rocked major trading powers.But instead of improvements, a trade ...

The second China-Central Asia Summit[1], held in Astana in Kazakhstan last week, was an ideal opportunity for Beijing to strengthen economic and political ties not only with the host country but also with Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and Tajikistan. The Astana Times reported that a total of 58 agreements worth nearly US$25 billion were signed between China and its regional partners. China also reached a series of bilateral agreements and memorandums of understanding with Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan.Earlier this week, Kazakhstan announced that China National Nuclear Corporation[2] would lead a project aimed at building another nuclear power plant in the Central Asian ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is pausing shipments of weapons to Ukraine again after more than three years of deliveries… WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is pausing shipments of weapons to Ukraine[1] again after more than three years of deliveries meant to bolster the country’s defenses against invading Russian forces. The Trump administration’s decision[2] comes as Ukraine is facing intensified attacks by Russia against its civilians, and withholding that assistance could reduce Kyiv’s ability to counter[3] deadly incoming ballistic missile attacks. Officials said the decision was prompted by concerns that U.S. stockpiles were getting too low. Here’s a look at ...

The decision to halt deliveries of military aid to Ukraine, particularly air defense missiles, is badly misguided and signals weakness to American adversaries. This assessment was provided in a comment to Ukrinform by Steven Pifer, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine (1998–2000), currently an affiliate at Stanford's Center on International Security and Cooperation and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution.“The Trump administration's decision to cut arms shipments to Ukraine is badly misguided,” Pifer said.This was his response to a request for comment on reports that the U.S. government had suspended shipments of ammunition and missiles to Ukraine. According to U.S. ...