U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Ukraine will receive Patriot air defense systems from the United States, pointing to growing dissatisfaction with Russia’s handling of the ongoing war.
Speaking to reporters, Trump noted the need for better protection for Ukraine as fighting continues and diplomatic efforts remain stalled.
Trump did not say how many Patriot systems would be sent, but confirmed they would be delivered.
The announcement follows his recent decision to allow U.S. weapons to be sold to European NATO allies for transfer to Kyiv.
He is also expected to meet NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in Washington, D.C. this week to discuss ongoing military support for Ukraine.
The White House has indicated that Trump will soon issue a statement related to Russia.
According to sources quoted by Axios, the upcoming announcement may include authorization for Ukraine to receive offensive weapons, marking a shift from earlier restrictions.
Trump, who previously campaigned on ending the conflict quickly, had pulled back on approving new military aid earlier this year.
He had criticized U.S. funding to Ukraine as too costly and described Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as unwilling to negotiate peace.
owever, following failed attempts to arrange a lasting ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, Trump has started approving defensive weapons shipments since early July.
Russia has dismissed a proposed 30-day ceasefire, which Ukraine had accepted, claiming the pause would allow Ukrainian forces to regroup and rearm.
Moscow continues to reject peace talks without preconditions.
Trump has also made some of his toughest remarks yet about Russian President Vladimir Putin, voicing disappointment over broken promises and continued attacks.
Although he did not confirm whether sanctions will be included in his next announcement, frustration with Russia’s conduct appears to be rising.
Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham introduced a bipartisan sanctions plan that would let Trump apply steep tariffs on any country aiding Russia.
The proposal includes measures that would allow the president to impose tariffs as high as 500 percent on nations supporting Moscow’s military.
This marks a new phase in Washington’s approach to the Ukraine war, combining military aid with economic pressure as efforts to stop the conflict continue.