NATO boss Mark Rutte, who has been dubbed the “Trump whisperer,” warned against the US decision to halt key weapons shipments to war-torn Ukraine, fretting that it undermines peace

The United States has paused the transfer of weapons to Ukraine to take care of its own needs. Washington wants to be prepared for defense, stated US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker. "I think the most important thing to know is this is what America First looks like.

The move "was made to put America’s interests first," a White House spokeswoman said, as U.S. munitions have been depleted in recent years.