Trump’s Weapon Game: Is America Really Helping Ukraine or Protecting Its Own Stockpiles?
President Donald Trump recently announced that the United States will send more defensive weapons to Ukraine to help it defend against intensifying Russian attacks. But wait a minute – just days earlier, the Pentagon delayed the delivery of precision-guided missiles and air defense systems to Kyiv due to concerns about U.S. strategic ammunition stockpiles.
What’s going on here? According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump told Ukrainian President Zelensky in a phone call that he was unaware of the suspension of arms deliveries. However, the New York Times cites sources close to the Pentagon claiming Trump ordered the military to review available ammunition stocks at the time the U.S. bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities. Yes, you read that right – while Americans were striking Iran, Trump likely wanted to be prepared for a possible Iranian counterattack, so the Pentagon halted at least part of the weapons that were supposed to be sent to Ukraine.
This decision came at a very sensitive moment. Russia launched the largest drone and missile attack ever on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, just hours after a phone call between Trump and Vladimir Putin, in which Trump said there was no progress. Although the Pentagon later confirmed sending additional defensive weapons to Ukraine, it’s clear Trump’s policy is full of contradictions and unpredictability.
Why did Trump do this? It seems he doesn’t want to invest too much money for Ukraine’s victory, but also doesn’t want to undermine his own authority. He knows a Ukrainian defeat would be a geopolitical blow as severe as the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. The Biden administration has sent about $65 billion in military aid to Ukraine so far, while Trump has $3.8 billion in approved but unspent funds.
The key question now is – will Trump approve new aid packages for Ukraine and under what conditions? The Wall Street Journal reports Trump gave Zelensky only a vague promise to provide as much help as he can afford, without defining what that means.
Meanwhile, Russia is intensifying its air attacks on Ukraine, using hundreds of drones and guided bombs. Ukrainian authorities report the country was attacked by about 1,000 drones and nearly 40 more guided bombs last week.
This situation is a real mess! Is America truly helping Ukraine or just protecting its own stockpiles and political interests? What do you think about Trump’s weapon game? Share your thoughts, maybe together we can unravel this chaos!
Chinese Help to Russia in Drone Production: The Secret Link Changing the War in Ukraine
While America hesitates with arms deliveries to Ukraine, Russia has significantly expanded its drone warfare capabilities thanks to Chinese companies. Although China officially denies any cooperation with Moscow, a Bloomberg investigation reveals that the Russian company Aerohit has been collaborating with Chinese firms since 2022 to establish mass production of combat drones for the front.
Aerohit, based in Khabarovsk, plans to reach a production capacity of 10,000 drones per month, using Chinese Autel Evo Max 4T models originally designed for civilian use but adapted for battlefield conditions. The price of one drone is about 70,000 Russian rubles (approximately 700 euros).
Despite U.S. sanctions on Aerohit, Russia uses intermediaries from other sectors such as agriculture, logistics, and hospitality to circumvent sanctions. Chinese engineers from the Harbin Institute of Technology, closely linked to the Chinese military and under U.S. sanctions, actively participate in this project.
Ukrainian President Zelensky stated on May 27 that China halted drone sales to Kyiv and other European countries but continued supplying Russia, further complicating the regional conflict.
This secret link between Russia and China in drone production sheds new light on the war in Ukraine. While the West hesitates, Russia and China play dirty and effectively. Will the West manage to stop this dangerous cooperation or watch the war drag on and escalate?
Conclusion: War of Weapons or War of Interests?
While Trump and the Pentagon play their games with arms deliveries to Ukraine, and China and Russia secretly strengthen their arsenals, ordinary people in Ukraine pay the price. Thousands of drones, missiles, and ammunition fly overhead, while political decisions are made far from the front lines.
Is this the right way to help Ukraine or just another show of power and interests? As the world divides into those who help and those who help the war continue, we remain to watch and wonder – who is the real winner?
If you’ve read this far, you probably have your own opinion. Share it, mock this madness, or surprise us with a conspiracy theory – all is welcome in this crazy story of weapons, power, and politics!
