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Trump Reverses Pentagon Pause to Resume Defensive Arms Shipments to Ukraine

The move reflects concern over dwindling U.S. reserves and an urgent response to Russia’s intensified drone and missile 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.

Overview

  • At a July 7 White House dinner with Benjamin Netanyahu, President Trump announced the resumption of defensive weapons deliveries to Ukraine after a Pentagon-initiated pause.
  • Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell confirmed that interceptors, precision-guided munitions and anti-drone systems will be dispatched immediately under Trump’s direction.
  • The earlier pause surprised Kyiv by delaying roughly 20,000 promised U.S. anti-drone missiles, prompting Ukrainian officials to demand clarity and swift fulfillment of pledges.
  • Russia has unleashed some of its largest drone and missile barrages in over three years, severely straining Ukraine’s air defences and civilian infrastructure.
  • Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has escalated diplomatic outreach to secure the timely delivery of critical air-defence equipment previously deferred.