The White House cited Pentagon concerns that some American arms stockpiles were dwindling too low. Among the affected weapons were air defense systems, bombs, missiles and artillery rounds.

The US has halted weapons shipments to Ukraine because of concerns that America’s stockpile is too low. In a blow to Kyiv, the White House said it will “ put America’s interests first following a review of the nation’s military support and assistance to other countries across the globe” on Tuesday evening.