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U.S. Halts Key Arms Shipments to Ukraine; Trump Talks to Putin, Plans Call With Zelensky

European leaders vow to reinforce Ukraine’s air defenses following U.S. suspension of missile and ammunition shipments

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Overview

  • The Pentagon announced on July 3 that it will pause deliveries of U.S. missiles and ammunition to Ukraine and has blocked stockpiles bound for Kyiv in Poland.
  • President Trump held a July 3 call with President Putin but reported no progress, while the Kremlin insists it will continue military operations until its objectives in Ukraine are met.
  • A telephone conversation between President Trump and President Zelensky is scheduled for the afternoon of July 4 to clarify U.S. support and discuss the arms suspension.
  • Russian forces carried out a record overnight assault involving 550 drones and missiles and the Defense Ministry claimed capture of five villages in the Donetsk region.
  • European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen pledged to boost Ukraine’s defense through joint procurement and increased funding.