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Russia Today
02-07-2025
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Ukraine responds to US suspension of military aid
Ukraine has summoned the US chargé d'affaires in Kiev, John Ginkel, following reports that Washington had suspended deliveries of key weapons systems. Military experts and Western officials all warn that the country cannot sustain conflict in the short term without continued military support. Several American media outlets, including The New York Times, Politico, and NBC News, reported on Wednesday that the US had paused shipments of Patriot missile interceptors, GMLRS rockets, Hellfire missiles, and thousands of 155mm artillery shells. NBC reported that some of the shipments had already arrived in Europe but were withheld from being transferred to Ukrainian forces. According to a statement issued by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Ginkel was 'invited' to a discussion by Foreign Minister Andrey Sybiga on Wednesday. During the talks, the Ukrainians emphasized 'the critical importance of continuing the deliveries of previously allocated defense packages,' particularly air defense systems. The US envoy was informed that any 'delay or procrastination in supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities' would prolong the conflict. Ukraine's Defense Ministry has not confirmed the pause. In a statement on Wednesday, it said that it is 'clarifying the current factual circumstances of the supplies,' stressing that Kiev has not received any official notifications about the suspension. According to media reports, the Pentagon halted the deliveries after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a review of available weapons stockpiles, citing concerns over munitions depletion. White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly has confirmed that some transfers had been paused following a Department of Defense assessment of global commitments, stating that 'this decision was made to put America's interests first.' The latest reported suspension marks the second time that US President Donald Trump's administration has withheld munitions from Kiev since he entered office in January. Kiev has repeatedly voiced frustration over what it sees as dwindling US support from Washington. Vladimir Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in The Hague last week, to demand more Patriot air defense systems but received no firm promises. Trump said the systems were 'very hard to get' and that the US needed them for its own defense and for Israel. Russia has consistently condemned Western arm shipments to Ukraine, arguing that they only serve to prolong hostilities and lead to more bloodshed without affecting the inevitable outcome of the conflict.
Russia Today
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Ukraine presses US for weapons
Ukraine has summoned the US chargé d'affaires in Kiev, John Ginkel, following reports that Washington had suspended deliveries of key weapons systems. Military experts and Western officials have repeatedly stressed that the country wouldn't last without foreign aid. Previously, several American media outlets, including The New York Times, Politico, and NBC News, reported that the US has paused shipments of Patriot missile interceptors, GMLRS rockets, Hellfire missiles, and thousands of 155mm artillery shells. NBC reported that some of these shipments had already arrived in Europe but were withheld from being transferred to Ukrainian forces. According to a statement issued by the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry, Ginkel was 'invited' to a discussion by Foreign Minister Andrey Sybiga on Wednesday. During the talks, the Ukrainians emphasized 'the critical importance of continuing the deliveries of previously allocated defense packages,' particularly air defense systems. The US envoy was informed that any 'delay or procrastination in supporting Ukraine's defense capabilities' would prolong the conflict. Ukraine's Defense Ministry, meanwhile, has not confirmed the pause in weapon deliveries from the US. In a statement on Wednesday, it said that it is 'clarifying the current factual circumstances of the supplies,' stressing that Kiev has not received any official notifications about the suspension. According to media reports, the Pentagon halted the deliveries after US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a review of available weapons stockpiles, citing concerns over munitions depletion. White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly has confirmed that some transfers had been paused following a Department of Defense assessment of global commitments, stating that 'this decision was made to put America's interests first.' The latest reported suspension marks the second time that US President Donald Trump's administration has withheld munitions from Kiev since he entered office in January. Kiev has repeatedly voiced frustration over what it sees as dwindling support from Washington. Throughout the conflict, multiple military experts and senior Western officials, including Vladimir Zelensky, have repeatedly acknowledged that without foreign munitions, Ukraine would lose the conflict in fairly short order. Last week, Zelensky met with US President Donald Trump at the NATO summit in The Hague to demand more Patriot air defense systems but received no firm promises. Trump said the systems were 'very hard to get' and that the US needed them for its own defense and for Israel. Russia has consistently condemned Western arm shipments to Ukraine, arguing that they only serve to prolong hostilities and lead to more bloodshed without affecting the inevitable outcome of the conflict.
Russia Today
13-06-2025
- Politics
- Russia Today
Kremlin welcomes Rubio's Russia Day message as ‘very positive news'
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's Russia Day message is 'very positive news,' indicating a potential shift in relations between Moscow and Washington, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said. Rubio congratulated the Russian people on Russia Day, celebrated on June 12, while vowing to work toward reaching a resolution of the Ukraine conflict. 'This is very positive news,' Peskov told journalist Pavel Zarubin on Thursday, commenting on the message. According to the spokesperson, the move 'once again shows that the current administration in Washington is completely different from the previous Biden administration.' He added that 'despite many disagreements that have always existed and will always exist' between Russia and the US, the administration of Donald Trump 'advocates for dialogue and for solving the most difficult problems through dialogue.' 'This coincides with our approach,' he added. In his statement on Wednesday, Rubio emphasized America's support for the Russian people's aspirations for a brighter future and reaffirmed a commitment to pursuing constructive engagement with Moscow to achieve lasting peace in the Ukraine conflict. 'It is our hope that peace will foster more mutually beneficial relations between our countries,' the US top diplomat added. Meanwhile, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrey Sybiga stated 'it was unpleasant' to read about some countries sending their regards to Russia on the holiday. Russia-US relations hit their lowest point in decades under then-US President Joe Biden following the escalation of the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Trump has moved to restore direct dialogue with Moscow. Earlier this week, Russia's new ambassador to the US, Aleksandr Darchiev, said he met with Trump at the White House to present his credentials. He promised the US president that the embassy would 'do everything to restore Russian-American relations,' adding that he believes the two great powers 'are destined for non-confrontational peaceful coexistence.'
