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Trump Reverses Pentagon Pause, Expands Weapons Shipments to Ukraine

The reversal follows a Pentagon review that paused air defense shipments due to concerns over U.S. munitions stockpiles.

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.

Overview

  • At President Trump’s direction, the Pentagon has resumed deliveries of Patriot batteries, NASAMS and anti-drone missiles to Ukraine.
  • The July pause to reassess U.S. stockpiles drew criticism from Kyiv, NATO partners and U.S. lawmakers who warned it weakened Ukraine’s defenses.
  • Trump cited intensified Russian missile and drone barrages and voiced frustration with President Putin’s refusal to halt attacks.
  • Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the additional defensive weapons will help Kyiv protect its skies as efforts continue to secure a lasting peace.
  • Ukraine remains heavily reliant on sustained Western air defense support to withstand the heaviest barrage of Russian strikes since 2022.