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Trump Restarts Defensive Arms Shipments to Ukraine After Pentagon Pause

The resumption of Patriot interceptor shipments after a Pentagon review paused deliveries due to low stocks underscores U.S. concern over Russia’s intensifying air attacks.

Overview

  • Last week the Defense Department halted shipments of 30 Patriot missiles, 8,500 artillery rounds, over 250 GMLRS rockets and 142 Hellfire missiles during a global inventory review
  • President Trump ordered the delivery of additional defensive weapons, emphasizing Patriot interceptors and precision munitions to strengthen Ukrainian air defenses
  • Trump publicly criticized Vladimir Putin’s stalling of peace talks and warned that the Russian leader was responsible for too many deaths on both sides
  • The White House said Trump is seriously considering a Senate-backed package of new sanctions on Moscow over its negotiating tactics
  • In a recent call, Trump and President Zelenski agreed to deepen U.S.–Ukraine cooperation on air-defense strategy and system integration