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The Trump administration has paused some arms shipments to Ukraine, including air defense missiles, following a review of military spending and U.S. support for foreign countries. This decision comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged Western allies to bolster Ukraine's air defenses amid increased Russian airstrikes. The U.S. has been the largest donor of military aid to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, but Europe recently surpassed the U.S. in total military aid.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff