The Defense Department is expected to send more defensive weapons to Ukraine, which is a reversal from the decision of the Trump administration last week. Stalled opening Moonition to some missiles and kiev.
This update comes after President Trump while meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, America said Ukraine should send more weapons to defend itself against the ongoing attack of Russia.
The President told reporters, “Defense weapons, mainly, but they are very hard to hit. So many people are dying in that dirt.” “We are going to send some more weapons.”
He said, “We have to do. They should be able to defend themselves.” “They are getting very difficult now.”
The Pentagon confirmed the move on Monday night, saying that the review of American military stockpiles would continue.
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement, “Under the direction of President Trump, the Defense Department is sending additional defensive weapons to Ukraine to ensure that Ukrainians can defend themselves, while we work to secure a permanent peace and to ensure murder.”
Parnell said, “Our structure for Potus is effective to evaluate military shipments worldwide and is integral to our US first defense priorities.”
His comments come after the administration said last week that it will happen Stop delivery Some aerial defense missiles and kiews can be eliminated due to concern that American military stockpiles may be eliminated. Decision Bachalash With those support of Ukraine in the US and Europe, with Some MPs warned A break can stop Ukraine in its attempt to prevent Russian missiles.
Since the full -scale invasion of Russia on Ukraine in February 2022, the US has provided tens of billions of dollars in military aid, with some trump colleagues with increased doubts.
chairman Express more disappointment After the latest call between the two leaders on Thursday, with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Increasing irritation As Trump pressed both Russia and Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire.
“I am very disappointed with today’s conversation with President Putin, because I don’t think he is there. I am just saying this, I don’t think he is wanting to stop, and it’s so bad,” Trump Told reporters On Thursday, adding first in that day that he made “no progress” in brokening a possible ceasefire deal between the two Eastern European countries.
A day later, Friday morning, Trump spoke With Ukrainian President Volodimier Zelansky, the Ukrainian leader described as a “very important and fruitful” conversation.
Zelancesi wrote on social media that the two leaders spoke about the latest Russian air strikes, events on the front lines and opportunities in “air defense and agreed that we would work together to strengthen our sky security.
The Chairman of the Ukraine stated that he had “detailed talks” about “defense industry capabilities and joint production”.
Greenlighting of arms is transferred to Ukraine as Russia has not shown signs of slowing down its military campaign.
Crarymalin Removed a record According to Ukraine’s Air Force, 550 drones and missiles in weekends and other cities. Strike killed residential buildings, causing ambulances and other vehicles.
