In February, the Pentagon, under Pete Hegseth, unexpectedly halted arms shipments to Ukraine, catching national security officials and Ukrainians by surprise. This verbal order, issued without direct authorization from President Trump, had significant consequences, leading to the cancellation of 11 scheduled flights at a cost of $2.2 million. This decision coincided with a time when Ukraine was facing a severe missile threat from Russia. Within a week, the order was reversed, emphasizing the complexities and rapid developments in U.S. military assistance to Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.
The abrupt decision to halt arms shipments to Ukraine by pentagon officials, particularly Pete Hegseth, caught national security officials off guard and raised significant concerns.
Ukrainian officials reported that their air defense units were under immediate threat, facing missile attacks from Russia in a situation exacerbated by the temporary halt of military support.
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