US gets back to delivering arms to Ukraine after temporary pause

(MENAFN) The United States has resumed sending weapons to Ukraine following a short pause, according to media reports citing unnamed US officials. The halt, which occurred last week, was reportedly due to Pentagon concerns about the country’s diminishing stockpiles.

Sources speaking on condition of anonymity said that shipments have now resumed and include 155mm artillery rounds and precision-guided GMLRS rockets. Another report also confirmed that deliveries had restarted, though the exact timing and volume remain unclear.

Previously, the Pentagon had suspended certain arms shipments to Ukraine — including guided munitions and air defense interceptors — citing concerns about the strain on US reserves.

However, a White House official disputed the characterization of a suspension, saying there was never an official “pause,” but rather a strategic review to ensure that continued military support aligns with broader US defense priorities. The Pentagon reportedly did not formally announce the delay.

Russia continues to argue that international military aid to Ukraine only prolongs the conflict without altering its eventual outcome.

Commenting on the issue, US President Trump said Wednesday that the US remains committed to supplying Ukraine with defensive weapons. However, he stopped short of confirming who had authorized the temporary halt. “I would know if a decision is made… most likely I’d give the order,” he told reporters. According to reports, Trump has privately voiced dissatisfaction with what he sees as poor coordination between the Pentagon and the White House.

Trump also addressed Ukraine’s request for additional Patriot missile batteries — which cost around $1 billion each — stating that the matter is still being reviewed. “It’s a shame that we have to spend so much money” on supporting Ukraine, he said, describing the air defense system as “very rare… and very expensive.”

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