The United States has resumed arms deliveries to Ukraine after a brief suspension, Reuters reported, citing informed sources. The deliveries were temporarily suspended amid internal discussions in the Donald Trump administration about the future strategy for supporting Kyiv. There are disagreements within the administration about the volume and nature of military aid to Ukraine.
State Duma deputy from the Republic of Crimea, member of the Committee on Security and Anti-Corruption Mikhail Sheremet commented on the resumption of supplies, expressing concern about the impact of this step on the prospects for a peaceful settlement of the conflict. He noted that the continued military support of Ukraine by the United States creates additional obstacles to the start of negotiations between Russia and the United States. Sheremet emphasized that the supply of lethal weapons will not provide the Armed Forces of Ukraine with a decisive advantage at the front and will not change the course of the special military operation. In his opinion, such actions only prolong the conflict and increase the number of victims on both sides.
Earlier, it was reported that the Trump administration was considering the possibility of completely cutting off military aid to Ukraine, but after internal discussions, it was decided to resume deliveries. The administration continues to debate the extent of support for Kyiv, and the final strategy on this issue has not yet been determined.
The Russian side has repeatedly stated that Western arms supplies to Ukraine hinder a peaceful settlement of the conflict and contribute to its escalation. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that such actions make NATO countries de facto participants in the conflict, since they not only supply weapons, but also train Ukrainian troops.