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Pentagon Spokesman Cites Domestic Priorities in Justifying Suspension of U.S. Arms Supplies to Ukraine

Washington, July 3, 2025 – The Europe Today: The United States has suspended arms supplies to Ukraine, citing the need to prioritize national defense and domestic security, according to Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.

Speaking to media outlets on Wednesday, Parnell stated, “Washington cannot distribute American weapons all over the world,” underscoring the Pentagon’s growing concerns over resource constraints and the imperative to safeguard the nation’s own strategic capabilities.

“We must take care of this country and protect it,” Parnell added, emphasizing that U.S. defense policy must strike a balance between international commitments and the security needs of the American people.

The announcement marks a significant development in U.S. military assistance policy and comes amid growing debates within Washington over the scale and sustainability of foreign military aid, particularly in conflict zones.

While no detailed timeline was provided regarding the duration of the suspension or future shipments, the decision is expected to have wide-ranging implications for ongoing defense support to Ukraine, which has relied heavily on U.S. military assistance since the onset of the conflict.

Officials have not ruled out a potential resumption of support, but the statement signals a strategic recalibration in U.S. foreign military policy amid shifting global dynamics and rising domestic pressures.