US freezes weapons for Ukraine, Kremlin says bluntly: 'The fewer missiles, the sooner the conflict ends'
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the US halting the supply of some important weapons to Ukraine could hasten the end of the conflict. The comment came as Washington confirmed the move and Kiev reacted harshly.
On July 3, responding to press questions, Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov commented on the news that the US froze military aid packages for Ukraine.
Mr Peskov said the US appeared to be “simply unable to produce missiles in the necessary quantities”, and suggested that many supplies may have been diverted to Israel to help in the confrontation with Iran. He added that “while deliveries to Ukraine continue, there are certain problems”.
"The fewer missiles from abroad are transferred to Ukraine, the sooner the special military operation will end," Mr. Peskov emphasized.
The Kremlin's comments came after sources revealed earlier this week that Washington had halted deliveries of key ammunition to Kiev, including Patriot and Hellfire missiles, GMLRS rockets and thousands of 155mm artillery shells.
The White House confirmed the move, saying "the decision was made to put America's interests first." Meanwhile, Washington's envoy to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, said the US must "have enough assets in its reserves to ensure our own success on the battlefield."
For its part, the Pentagon also signaled that the freeze on shipments may not only affect Ukraine, referring to a "review of our nation's military assistance and support to other countries around the globe."
News of the US aid suspension has sparked a backlash in Kiev, with Ukrainian MP Mariana Bezuglaya declaring on social media that “the US is no longer our ally,” despite the two countries having never signed any formal agreement on the matter.
Since taking office, the administration of US President Donald Trump has remained skeptical about providing aid to Ukraine without receiving anything in return, and has not approved any new assistance packages for Kiev.
As of March 2025, the US had provided Ukraine with about $67 billion in military aid, including three sophisticated Patriot air defense systems and ammunition, along with many other systems provided by US allies.
Russia has long condemned the West's transfer of weapons to Ukraine, saying it only prolongs the conflict without changing the ultimate outcome and increases the risk of escalating tensions.
