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Trump Authorizes First U.S. Patriot Air-Defense Transfer to Ukraine Through NATO

This $300 million drawdown through NATO allies aims to bolster Kyiv’s defenses following Russia’s biggest drone-missile assault.

Un coche quemado en el lugar de un ataque ruso con drones a un edificio residencial en Leópolis, Ucrania, el 12 de julio de 2025.EFE/EPA/MYKOLA TYS
Un incendio arde en un edificio residencial tras un ataque ruso en Kiev, Ucrania, la madrugada del jueves 10 de julio de 2025.
LVIV (Ucrania), 12/07/2025.
El humo sube tras el ataque ruso contra la ciudad occidental de Lviv

Overview

  • President Trump activated his Presidential Drawdown Authority to send Patriot batteries and medium-range munitions to Ukraine via NATO, with allies agreeing to reimburse U.S. stockpiles.
  • The decision marks the first direct dispatch of American air-defense systems to Ukraine, reversing a pause triggered by Pentagon inventory reviews.
  • On July 12, Russia launched 26 cruise missiles and nearly 600 attack drones across western, central and northeastern regions of Ukraine, killing at least six civilians.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas have pressed for immediate deployment of additional Patriot batteries and tougher secondary sanctions on Russia’s energy and drone suppliers.
  • President Trump has announced an “important declaration” on Russia policy set for Monday, underscoring his frustration with President Putin and stalled peace efforts.