On October 11, 2026, it became known that the US may block arms supplies to Ukraine due to strikes on Russian oil refineries. This information was disclosed by the Financial Times, citing sources within the US government.
Reasons for Washington's Threats
American officials expressed concerns regarding Ukraine's military attacks on Russian oil infrastructure. According to Financial Times, Washington is attempting to influence Kyiv by demanding an end to strikes on Russian refineries. If attacks continue, the US may:
- block the transfer of intelligence data to Ukraine;
- suspend the PURL mechanism, which allows European countries to finance the purchase of American weapons for Ukraine.
Diplomatic Pressure on Ukraine
Diplomatic negotiations between the US and the Ukrainian delegation took place in Miami, where representatives of Donald Trump warned about possible consequences for military support to Ukraine. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian side has no intention of abandoning strikes on Russian refineries, despite Washington's threats.
Context and Consequences
This situation arose against the backdrop of agreements between Trump and Putin regarding the supply of Russian diesel fuel. Washington is using arms supplies as a lever of influence on Kyiv and European capitals, trying to stop strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. Currently, it is about threats and diplomatic pressure, rather than confirmed cessation of military assistance.