Trump Reverses Course, Resumes U.S. Weapons Shipments to Ukraine


Trump Reverses Course, Resumes U.S. Weapons Shipments to Ukraine
President Donald Trump has reversed his previous decision to halt U.S. weapons deliveries to Ukraine, announcing the shipment of 10 Patriot missile interceptors in response to escalating Russian attacks. Speaking during a joint appearance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump said the move was necessary to help Ukraine “defend itself” as missile strikes intensified across Kyiv and other regions. “They have to defend themselves. We’re sending defensive systems because the situation is changing rapidly,” Trump said from the White House. The shift comes just days after the Pentagon paused scheduled deliveries due to concerns over limited U.S. stockpiles, which have been strained by simultaneous commitments in the Middle East. Trump’s initial halt faced backlash from both Ukrainian officials and...