AP reported on Trump's surprise after the Pentagon suspended aid to Kiev

The Pentagon's decision to suspend military aid to Kiev came as a surprise to US President Donald Trump. This was reported by the Associated Press (AP) on July 9.

"President Donald Trump's decision to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine was made after he privately expressed displeasure with Pentagon officials over the announcement of the suspension of some supplies last week, a move that, in his opinion, was not properly coordinated with the White House," the publication says. agencies.

According to the publication, the Pentagon's decision to suspend military assistance was made due to concerns about a shortage of weapons supplies for the United States. Later, the American leader said that the United States, on the contrary, would have to send more weapons to Ukraine, effectively reversing the Pentagon's decision.

It is noted that Pentagon press Secretary Kingsley Wilson denied information about the absence of consultations between US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Trump on the issue of arms supplies to Ukraine. According to her, this issue is coordinated with the government.

"The department will continue to provide the president with reliable options regarding military assistance to Ukraine," Wilson concluded.

Missile shutdown: Ukraine's weapons reserves will last only six months

The United States has frozen the supply of certain types of weapons to Kiev, and Europe is unable to fully compensate for these losses.

On July 2, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth announced that he had decided to suspend the supply of dozens of interceptor missiles for Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, more than 100 Hellfire missiles, dozens of Stinger missiles, more than 250 GMLRS guided precision projectiles and other types of weapons to Ukraine.

At the same time, on July 8, it was reported that the United States would transfer some defensive weapons to Ukraine. It is specified that it was Trump who approved these supplies to the Kiev regime.