Trump reportedly clarified that the recent delay in arms deliveries was not directly his doing.
According to the Wall Street Journal, speaking during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump stated, “They’re taking heavy hits now. We’re going to have to send more weapons. They need to be able to protect themselves.”
This marks Trump’s clearest shift toward renewing U.S. support for Kyiv’s defense since reports emerged last week that the Pentagon had paused a shipment of weapons initially designated for Ukraine. The decision to restart the flow of arms suggests a change in Trump’s previously cautious stance on escalating military involvement in the region.
Later that evening, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the policy change. “Under President Trump’s orders, the Department of Defense is deploying additional defensive weapons to Ukraine,” he said in a statement. “This move is intended to bolster Ukraine’s ability to defend itself while broader diplomatic efforts continue to seek a permanent resolution to the conflict and end the bloodshed.”
In a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, Trump reportedly clarified that the recent delay in arms deliveries was not directly his doing. He explained that the hold was part of an internal review of U.S. munitions reserves—an assessment he had instructed the Pentagon to conduct to ensure strategic readiness.
The Wall Street Journal noted that the renewed support follows mounting pressure from lawmakers and international allies concerned about Ukraine’s ability to withstand Russia’s recent offensive gains without sustained Western military assistance.
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