The Pentagon is weighing a plan to redirect military aid meant for Ukraine to the Middle East, according to reporting by The Washington Post. The report said the move comes as the United States expands operations against Iran, raising concerns in Kyiv over delays in critical air defense supplies.
According to sources cited in the report, interceptor missiles under the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List could be affected.
The program allows NATO allies to fund US-made weapons for Ukraine. A Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent that Kyiv is worried about the potential shift.
⚡️ US source says allies will be equipped as Pentagon weighs shifting Ukraine aid to Middle East.
— The Kyiv Independent (@KyivIndependent) March 26, 2026
"We will ensure that U.S. forces and those of our allies and partners have what they need to fight and win," the official told the Kyiv Independent.https://t.co/T1WMgVkaa8
A US defense official said the military remains committed to equipping both American forces and allies, but declined to provide specifics.
The report noted that President Donald Trump’s administration has largely relied on weapons sales rather than direct aid to Ukraine.
The development comes as Russia intensifies attacks, launching nearly 1,000 drones in a 24-hour period, according to reports. A final decision has not yet been made.
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