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Trump Resumes Defensive Weapons Deliveries to Ukraine

Trump ordered the resumption of defensive arms after a Pentagon review of US stockpiles, underscoring Washington’s resolve as Ukraine faces intensified Russian strikes.

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, firefighters put out the fire following a Russian attack in Kyiv region, Ukraine, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)
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Firefighters work at an apartment building which was damaged during Russian drone and missile strikes in Kyiv on July 4.
President Donald Trump, left, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, right, during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Overview

  • President Trump announced the United States will resume shipments of primarily defensive weapons to Ukraine after a brief Pentagon-imposed pause.
  • White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly said the halt followed a Defense Department review that flagged low U.S. military stockpiles.
  • The move comes as Ukrainian forces confront one of the largest waves of Russian drone and missile attacks since 2022, causing significant casualties and damage.
  • Speaking at a White House dinner with Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu, Trump sharply criticized President Putin for failing to stop the conflict.
  • Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, the U.S. has provided tens of billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine, even as some Trump allies express skepticism about continued support.