The delay comes after Trump told a Ukrainian journalist he would try to make anti-missile systems “available” to defend against Russia’s onslaught.

Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said he is probing “very intensely” whether the Pentagon’s freeze is a breach of Ukraine aid legislation that Congress passed in 2024. He also argued the pause is coming “at the wrong time,” weakening Trump’s efforts to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine.

American media, citing confirmation from the White House, widely reported the Pentagon’s decision to pause the delivery of air defense missiles and other ammunition to Ukraine. Kyiv has already responded and stated that it has requested a call with the United States to clarify all the circumstances.