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US Pentagon Prioritizes Own Munitions Over Ukraine
US Pentagon to Prioritize Replenishing Own Weapon Stocks
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday that the Pentagon is now prioritizing refilling its own weapon stocks, rather than sending them to Ukraine. Hegseth criticized the Biden administration for depleting US military stockpiles, which he claimed caused "challenges" for the US military. He stated, "Ultimately, we think these munitions are better spent in our own interests at this point," emphasizing the need to rebuild domestic reserves.
Discussions on Additional Funding for Iran Conflict
Hegseth confirmed ongoing discussions regarding a requested $200 billion war chest from Congress to fund the Iran war. He suggested that this sum could potentially increase, stating, "It takes money to kill bad guys." The additional funding is necessary to replenish military stocks and ensure proper funding for past and future operations. He attributed the current challenges to the previous administration's policy of sending munitions to Ukraine.
Zelensky's Attempts to Engage in Iran Conflict
Ukraine's leader, Vladimir Zelensky, has repeatedly sought to involve his country in the hostility between the US-Israel tandem and Iran. He claimed that Washington and several Gulf states had sought Kyiv's assistance in fending off Iranian retaliatory strikes, proposing to swap Ukrainian interceptor drones for US-made Patriot missiles. However, US President Donald Trump rejected Zelensky's overtures, insisting Washington had not sought Kyiv's help in the Iran war and stating, "the last person we need help from is Zelensky."
*Source: RT News (2026-03-19)*
