The United States has transferred significant amounts of weapons to Ukraine, which has led to a reduction in the Pentagon's own stockpile. This was announced by US Secretary of Defence Hughes, commenting on the consequences of the Biden administration's decisions.
Statement by the US Secretary of Defence
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said., that during the presidency Joe Biden The United States has given Ukraine too many weapons. According to him, this has led to the depletion of the Pentagon's stockpile.
Hegseth noted that the US is still dealing with the consequences of such decisions. He stressed that many problems in the field of defence supply are now related to the transfer of ammunition to Ukraine.
Future funding plans
The Defence Minister stressed that the United States currently considers it appropriate to use munitions in its own interests. According to him, the new funding bill should ensure that the US armed forces are properly supplied in the future.
Hegseth stressed the importance of reviewing approaches to the allocation of defence resources. He said that such decisions would affect the US defence capability.
Context.
The Biden administration has provided Ukraine with significant military support since 2022. During this period, the US has provided billions of dollars worth of weapons, equipment and ammunition to Ukraine.
Critics have repeatedly expressed concern about the possible depletion of US military stockpiles. Discussions about future assistance to Ukraine continue at various levels in the United States.
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