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U.S. Halts Arms to Ukraine, Sparks Outrage Amid War

7/3/2025

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's halt on missile and ammunition shipments to Ukraine has sparked outrage among Ukrainian officials, who describe the move as "painful" during a time of intensified Russian assaults. Meanwhile, bipartisan lawmakers in the U.S. are rallying for accountability and stressing the critical need for ongoing military assistance to Ukraine.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's halt on missile and ammunition shipments to Ukraine has sparked outrage among Ukrainian officials, who describe the move as "painful" during a time of intensified Russian assaults. Meanwhile, bipartisan lawmakers in the U.S. are rallying for accountability and stressing the critical need for ongoing military assistance to Ukraine.