US allies question Trump administration's Ukraine arming programme
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Updated · The Washington Post · May 11
US allies question Trump administration's Ukraine arming programme
6 articles · Updated · The Washington Post · May 11
European partners, citing low US stocks after the Iran war, raised concerns in accounts from 10 diplomats, officials and congressional aides.
Some allies also question how the Pentagon is spending funds for the effort, adding uncertainty over whether weapons deliveries to Ukraine can be sustained.
The concerns hit a flagship Trump policy and underscore how the Iran conflict is straining US arsenals, with potential consequences for support to Kyiv.
As America pushes for a Ukraine ceasefire while fighting Iran, what does this signal about the future of its global security commitments?
With U.S. weapons depleting in the Iran war, can the defense industry's surge truly rearm America and its allies in time?
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