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Trump ordered Ukraine to send weapons: the Kremlin reacted

To spread: The Pentagon has officially confirmed that they were instructed to supply additional weapons to Ukrainians. Russia has stated that this in no way contributes to peace negotiations. "Obviously, supply is ourselves. It is clear to us. Obviously, Europeans are actively involved in pumping Ukraine with weapons," said Russian Presidential President Dmitry Peskov, as they transferred to July 8 at RIA Novosti.

He stressed that the supply of weapons did not lie in the field of attempts to promote peaceful settlement in Ukraine. "That is, in this case, the line chosen by Europeans, it is exactly absolutely aimed at contributing to the continuation of hostilities in every possible way," Peskov said. On July 2, it became known from the media that the Pentagon suspended the supply of missiles and ammunition promised to Ukraine for defense.

The pause was subsequently confirmed by US Secretary of State Mark Rubio, assuring the recovery of shipments. In addition, he reported negotiations with allies on additional Patriot systems for Ukrainians. On July 8, US President Donald Trump stated that Americans should send more weapons to Ukraine so that it could be defended in very strong shelling.

AXIOS sources said he promised Ukrainian leader Vladimir Trump to put 10 Patriot missiles and help with the search for alternative ways of receiving Air Defense. According to media reports, there will be a high level in Rome and Kiev in the coming weeks, which will be discussed first and foremost about the issues of assistance to Ukraine. The US Defense Defense has already officially stated that Ukraine will send additional weapons for defense.

Recall that the White House Prescribe, Caroline Levitt explained that the United States was put on a pause of supply not only to Ukraine but to all states. According to her, it is not about the sole decision of President Donald Trump or Pentagon, but a standard survey of weapons. Italy's Prime Minister Georgia Meloni also denied the complete cessation of weapons from the United States to Ukraine.