WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's decision to halt shipments of promised munitions and weapons systems to Ukraine:
"The Pentagon is significantly weakening Ukraine’s defense against aerial attacks even as Russia pounds Ukrainian cities night after night, with numerous civilians dead and wounded. President Trump pledged just last week to look for additional air defense systems for Ukraine, but Secretary Hegseth and Under Secretary Colby seem to be ignoring him. If there is a real concern over stockpiles, the Administration should consult with the relevant committee in advance.
"The Trump Administration’s mixed messaging is undermining its own agenda to bring Putin to the negotiating table, and this move under Secretary Hegesth’s leadership will only make a just and lasting peace harder to obtain. In his role as National Security Advisor, Secretary Rubio needs to maintain a cohesive strategy toward Ukraine; now is not the time for rogue actors undermining our national security interests.”
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