US threatens to cut Ukraine arms support over Russ...

Summary

• The United States has reportedly warned Ukraine that it could suspend a key weapons procurement mechanism if Kyiv continues attacking Russian oil refineries and other energy infrastructure, raising fresh questions about Washington’s support for the war effort.
• At the centre of the reported warning is the Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), a mechanism through which European countries purchase American weapons for Ukraine.
• The reported warning also places European governments in a difficult position, as they rely on US-made weapons to support Ukraine while navigating their own security concerns.

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The United States has reportedly warned Ukraine that it could suspend a key weapons procurement mechanism if Kyiv continues attacking Russian oil refineries and other energy infrastructure, raising fresh questions about Washington’s support for the war effort.

According to a report by the Financial Times, US officials have contacted Ukrainian authorities and several European capitals, urging them to halt attacks on Russian energy facilities. Washington has also reportedly threatened to restrict intelligence sharing with Ukraine if the strikes continue.