In abrupt U-turn, Trump says he'll send more weapons to Ukraine
This decision follows a recent Pentagon order to halt shipments, citing concerns over the sufficiency of US defence stockpiles.
Trump said Ukraine requires the weapons to defend against ongoing and severe Russian aerial attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has previously highlighted the critical need for promised weapons, including 20,000 anti-drone missiles diverted to the Middle East.
The Pentagon's pause had primarily affected crucial air defence systems such as Patriot, NASAMS, and HAWK, which Ukraine urgently needs.
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