Trump to Provide More Weapons to Ukraine Amid Russian Attacks

President Donald Trump stated that he will be sending additional weapons to Ukraine in light of the ongoing conflict with Russia. This decision marks a significant shift in policy after the Pentagon had previously halted the flow of certain air-defense missiles and artillery shells to Ukraine.

During a dinner with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump told reporters, 'We're going to send some more weapons. We have to. They have to be able to defend themselves. They're getting hit very hard now.' Trump did not provide specific details on the types of weapons that would be sent but mentioned that they would primarily be defense weapons.

The President's announcement comes after discussions with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy, who had sought the resumption of weapon shipments. Trump has also tried to negotiate peace talks with Russia to no avail, as the conflict shows no signs of ending.

Trump expressed disappointment in Russian President Vladimir Putin for continuing the attacks, stating, 'I'm not happy about it.' The Pentagon had justified the pause in weapon deliveries as a necessary review of existing stockpiles and the allocation of resources to other potential threats.

While the specifics of the stockpile review remain classified, it was determined that Ukraine's immediate need for weapons outweighed any other considerations. The decision to resume weapon shipments was made after a review ordered by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

This development follows a conversation between Trump and Zelenskiy, during which Trump ordered a review of Pentagon munitions stockpiles after the US attack on Iran last month. White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt confirmed the review was initiated under Hegseth's leadership.

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