The US has paused some missile deliveries to Ukraine, impacting Kyiv's defense capabilities against ongoing Russian attacks. This halt comes as French President Macron and Russian President Putin engaged in their first direct talks in over two and a half years. The specifics of the halted shipments remain unclear, but the move raises concerns about the sustainability of Western support for Ukraine amidst the conflict. The Macron-Putin conversation's content has yet to be publicly released, but analysts suggest it likely covered the current situation in Ukraine and potential avenues for de-escalation.