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Trump plans new weapons for Ukraine – supply stop alarms Europe!
US President Trump announces that he will continue to support Ukraine despite the arms supply ban. Geopolitical impact analysis.
Trump plans new weapons for Ukraine – supply stop alarms Europe!
Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, US President Donald Trump announced that the US will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine. In response to a question from a journalist, he confirmed that further deliveries, especially of defensive weapons, would take place. This comes at a time when Ukraine has been fighting the Russian invasion for over three years and is currently having to defend itself against intensified attacks on its air defenses. Most notably, Trump highlighted the challenges of procuring Patriot anti-aircraft missiles during a NATO summit in The Hague; these are also needed for the USA, which further exacerbates the already difficult situation.
On the other hand, a crucial circumstance complicates the situation: According to reports from tagesschau.de In recent days, the US has stopped promised arms deliveries, including a large number of critical resources. The U.S. Department of Defense said it was conducting a comprehensive review of arms shipments under the slogan “America First.” This applies, among other things:
- 30 Raketen für Patriot-Luftverteidigungssysteme;
- 8.496 155mm-Artilleriegranaten;
- 252 GMLRS-Raketen;
- 142 AGM-114 Hellfire-Raketen;
- 125 AT-4 Panzerabwehrwaffen;
- 92 AIM-7 Luft-Luft-Raketen;
- 25 Stinger-Raketen.
Strategic decisions and their consequences
The sudden cessation of weapons aid does not come without a stir. Political scientists like Max Bergmann pointed out that the Trump administration will not seek new aid from Congress and that Ukraine appears to be no longer a priority. In addition, US development aid to Ukraine was significantly reduced. From the $4.3 billion in December 2022, support fell to just $1.3 billion by March 2023. These drastic measures were accompanied by the closure of the foreign aid agency, now leaving only remnants under the supervision of the US State Department.
For many involved, including European allies, the extradition freeze came as a shock. In Brussels, those responsible acted so that they were “caught cold” by these decisions, without any significant warning or involvement. This halt led experts to doubt whether Europe, particularly Germany, can close the gaps created by US arms aid in the short term. The Pentagon confirmed that deliveries of key types of ammunition have been halted for the time being, further worsening the already tense situation, as the South German newspaper reported.
The combination of continued arms grants and standing delivery freezes presents a complex picture of US policy toward Ukraine that reflects both strategic interests and geopolitical challenges. Whether Trump can ultimately find the balance remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Ukraine urgently needs support to defend itself against ongoing Russian aggression.