Trump Resumes U.S. Weapons Shipments to Ukraine

President Donald Trump has approved new U.S. weapons shipments to Ukraine, following a temporary pause in aid deliveries last week.

The decision comes as Russian forces escalate their air and ground offensives, including one of the largest aerial attacks on Kyiv since the start of the war. According to U.S. officials, the new shipments will prioritize defensive systems, though no specific weapons have been named.

The aid pause had been part of a broader White House review of global military assistance, aimed at aligning support with U.S. defense priorities, including strategic readiness in the Pacific.

Ukrainian officials had expressed concern that the delay left the country vulnerable, particularly as Russian drone and missile strikes surged. Trump’s updated directive reflects what Pentagon officials described as an “America First” approach, supporting Ukraine’s defense while reassessing U.S. capabilities and commitments elsewhere.

The announcement follows recent calls between Trump, Ukrainian President Zelensky, and Russian President Putin, though no progress has been reported on achieving a ceasefire.

Ukraine continues to request more advanced air defense systems, including Patriot missiles, as it braces for further escalation. The U.S. remains Ukraine’s top military supplier, having sent billions in aid since the war began in 2022.