Trump Freezes Missiles as Kyiv Burns: Patriot Supply Cut Sparks Outrage
United States: The cessation of specific US armament transfers to Ukraine by the Trump administration has drawn starkly polarized responses—applauded in Moscow, castigated in Kyiv.
The Pentagon, on Wednesday, justified the halt, stating the necessity to reassess if such military provisions truly echo President Donald Trump’s “America First” vision. But this maneuver may have catastrophic implications for Ukraine, especially as it blocks the delivery of Patriot missile systems—a linchpin in shielding civilians from Russia’s unrelenting aerial barrages.
Kyiv Under Fire: A Night of Havoc
In a harrowing episode, Kyiv faced its most relentless assault yet—539 drones, along with 11 ballistic and cruise missiles, thundered overhead during a 13-hour bombardment. As the smoke began to lift, President Zelensky extolled the military’s adept interception efforts, a feat made possible largely by the very missiles now in limbo.
“Ballistic defense is our lifeline. Patriots and their projectiles are shields of survival,” Zelensky underscored, subtly nudging Trump to rethink the suspension.