The Trump administration’s decision to halt the delivery of some weapons to Ukraine, citing a Pentagon review of its dwindling stockpiles, was a long-held concern for Kyiv that finally became a reality.

The Pentagon is pausing shipments of weapons to Ukraine again after more than three years of deliveries meant to bolster the country's defenses against invading Russian forces. The Trump administration's decision comes as Ukraine is facing intensified attacks by Russia against its civilians,

The move "was made to put America’s interests first," a White House spokeswoman said, as U.S. munitions have been depleted in recent years.