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President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will deliver additional military aid to Ukraine, reversing a recent pause in weapons shipments that had raised concerns in Kyiv and among members of Congress.
Speaking to reporters at the White House before a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said the move was necessary given Ukraine’s worsening security situation.
“We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves,” the president said. “They’re getting hit very hard now. We’re going to have to send more weapons, defensive weapons, primarily.”
The announcement follows weeks of mounting pressure on the White House after the temporary suspension of some arms deliveries to Ukraine drew criticism from both Democratic lawmakers and some Republicans, who warned it could weaken Ukraine’s defenses just as Russia escalates its offensive.
In a formal statement, Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed the move, stating:
“At President Trump’s direction, the Department of Defense is sending additional defensive weapons to Ukraine to ensure the Ukrainians can defend themselves while we work to secure a lasting peace and ensure the killing stops.”
He added that the current approach to evaluating military shipments remains guided by “America First defense priorities.”
While the Pentagon did not specify the types of systems to be sent, the emphasis on defensive aid suggests a likely focus on air defense, counter-drone systems, and other protective technologies. The aid comes as Ukraine struggles to hold its lines under growing Russian pressure, particularly in the country’s east and south.
