NATO Secretary General addresses the US regarding arms for Ukraine: what will change.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte expressed hope for 'flexibility' from the United States regarding the supply of arms to Ukraine after the suspension of some American military aid, reports Bloomberg.

Rutte emphasized the importance of balancing the needs of American armed forces and support for Ukraine.

Suspension of arms supply

It was previously reported that the US has suspended the shipment of missiles and ammunition to Ukraine due to concerns about the state of American arsenals. Later, the White House officially confirmed the suspension of missile and ammunition supplies and stated the priority of US interests.

According to journalists, in addition to PAC-3 interceptor missiles for the Patriot systems, the Pentagon also halted the supply of 155mm artillery shells, GMLRS missiles for the M270 MLRS and HIMARS systems, Stinger anti-tank missiles, as well as AIM-7 and Hellfire air-to-ground missiles.

Ukraine's reaction and negotiations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a video address on July 2, spoke about the progress of negotiations with the US regarding the suspension of defense aid. Later, US State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce stated that the US has not stopped supplying arms to Ukraine, and the situation with one of the decisions does not affect Washington's overall commitments.

On July 4, a phone conversation took place between President Zelenskyy and American leader Donald Trump. The parties discussed Russian airstrikes, air defense capabilities, and the situation at the front.

The news reveals the issue of suspending American military assistance to Ukraine and the reactions of the parties to this move. The NATO Secretary General hopes for flexibility in the US approach to this issue and emphasizes the importance of ensuring collective defense. Positive negotiations between the Presidents of Ukraine and the US speak of further cooperation and resolution of current issues.