Overview

• After briefly pausing weapons deliveries, the US will send arms to NATO for transfer to Ukraine, with NATO covering all costs.
• Trump signaled strong interest in the Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, which would impose 500% tariffs on energy imports from nations buying Russian oil and gas.
• He publicly criticized Putin’s rejection of a proposed 30-day ceasefire, voicing frustration at Moscow’s intransigence.
• Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the US might withdraw involvement in the conflict if no ceasefire agreement is reached.
• Analysts say the resumed arms package likely includes approval of a Patriot air defense system, marking Trump’s first major weapons authorization beyond those committed under the previous administration.