Ukraine’s defense leaders are raising alarms after the U.S. announced a pause on shipments of critical weapons, including Patriot air-defense missiles and precision-guided munitions, citing concerns over U.S. military stockpiles. In response, Ukrainian officials urgently summoned U.S. envoy John Ginkel to Kyiv. They stressed that any disruption in arms deliveries “will only encourage the aggressor to continue the war and terror, rather than seek peace”. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte acknowledged the U.S. need to maintain readiness, but emphasized that Ukraine cannot afford to lose vital support in the short term. In Kyiv, civilians are visibly anxious, worried about leaving homes amid intensifying Russian drone and missile assaults. The pause comes amid a renewed Russian offensive, including one of the largest...