Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that the United States has resumed sending military supplies to Ukraine. This development comes at a critical time as Russia continues to launch heavier attacks on Kyiv.
Earlier, the United States had briefly paused the delivery of defensive weapons. However, this decision was reversed shortly after Zelenskyy raised serious concerns about how the halt could weaken Ukraine’s ability to protect itself against Russian aggression.
As Russian offensives intensified, President Zelenskyy requested 10 more Patriot missile systems. These advanced air defence systems are highly effective at detecting and destroying incoming missiles, and they play a crucial role in defending Ukraine’s airspace.
On Thursday, US President Donald Trump explained that future American weapons shipments to Ukraine will be handled through NATO. He said this approach involves a joint deal between the United States, its NATO partners, and Ukraine.
Trump told NBC News, “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100%." He further clarified, “So what we’re doing is the weapons that are going out are going to NATO, and then NATO is going to be giving those weapons (to Ukraine), and NATO is paying for those weapons.”
Trump emphasized that the United States would be reimbursed for the full cost. “We send weapons to NATO, and NATO is going to reimburse the full cost of those weapons,” he said.
In a separate development, President Trump voiced his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, promising to deliver an important announcement regarding Russia early next week.
“I think I’ll have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday,” Trump said during a phone interview with NBC News. He criticized Putin once again for continuing attacks on Ukraine.
Trump also said that the US Senate is preparing to pass a stronger sanctions bill targeting Russia. However, he pointed out that it will be his decision whether to enforce it. “It’s at my option if I want to use it,” he explained. “They’re going to pass a very major and very biting sanctions bill, but it’s up to the president as to whether or not he wants to exercise it.”
