"We will hand over additional defensive weapons to Ukraine," said Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell. Previously, the U.S. had announced a halt to military support for Kiev. According to the media, Trump stated that he did not make that decision. On Monday, he declared that the weapons for Ukraine would be sent. They must be able to defend themselves. They are heavy attacked," said the president of the United States.
"On command President Donald Trump Department of defence USA sends additional defensive weapons to Ukraine so that they can defend themselves while we are working to guarantee lasting peace" - he stated Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell.
This decision is diametrically different from the order a fewer days ago, which suspended the transfer of anti-aircraft ammunition to Kiev. As was then transmitted, the decision concerns not only deliveries for Ukraine.
The communication published on the Pentagon website highlighted that Reviewes of arms supplies to another countries will continue and are an integral part of the strategy "America first of all".
The intention of sending Ukraine additional weapons was expressed on Monday by US president Donald Trump.
- I'm sorry. We'll send more weapons. They must be able to defend themselves. They're very heavy attacked. We'll gotta send more weapons, especially defensive weapons. - told journalists during the gathering with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Last week, the White House confirmed media reports of halting Ukraine's transmission parts of missiles for air defence systems.
White home spokeswoman Carolina Leavitt assured on Monday that arms transportation to Kiev has been halted under the standard review procedure, led by the Pentagon with respect to support provided by the US to all countries, not just Ukraine.
As White home deputy spokesperson Anna Kelly said, specified a decision was made to "put America's interests first."
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At the same time the president USA Donald Trump during last call by telephone with the president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenski assured him that The suspension of American aid to Ukraine is not on his individual order "The Wall Street Journal".
After talking to Zelenski Trump, he said is pleased with it and is determined to aid Ukraine. For the first time, the president of the United States expressed doubts that Russian president Vladimir Putin was seeking peace.
