Overview

• President Trump announced he is considering additional sanctions on Russia in response to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
• The U.S. has resumed previously paused arms shipments to Ukraine, including 155mm artillery shells and precision-guided rockets.
• Trump said he is weighing the transfer of additional Patriot surface-to-air missile systems to Ukraine.
• A bipartisan Senate bill led by Lindsey Graham with Trump’s backing would impose a 500% tariff on countries importing Russian energy.
• White House officials have expressed frustration that the Pentagon paused weapons deliveries without prior consultation, underscoring internal coordination issues.