Republican Congress members demanded Trump explain the suspension of arms supplies to Ukraine.

The American Congress expressed its outrage over the Pentagon's decision to halt arms supplies for Ukraine. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick wrote a letter to President Trump demanding an urgent briefing to explain the situation.

‼️ Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick sent Trump a letter demanding an emergency briefing for Congress regarding the suspension of critically important military aid to Ukraine and called for the resumption of supplies. — Ostap Yarysh (@OstapYarysh) July 2, 2025

Fitzpatrick in his letter dated July 2, 2025, expressed serious concern regarding the halt in the supply of important military equipment to Ukraine during the conflict with Russia. He emphasized that Russian forces launched the largest number of air strikes against Ukraine since the beginning of the war.

Suspension of arms supplies: current situation

According to WSJ, the U.S. halted the transfer of available weapons from Poland to Ukraine, including missiles for the Patriot systems, Stinger missile systems, Hellfire, and AIM. Congressman Michael McCaul called for continuing supplies to support Ukraine and to put pressure on Putin. State Department spokesperson, Tammy Bruce, stated that the suspension of supplies is a temporary measure and does not indicate a change in the overall policy of supporting Ukraine. The halt of arms supplies provoked a sharp reaction in Congress, where there was a call to support Ukraine amid escalating conflict with Russia. According to incoming new data, the suspension of arms supplies to Ukraine has caused an uproar among Congress members, who are calling for the resumption of this process to support the country amidst the conflict with Russia.