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Novaya Gazeta Europe
5 days ago
- Business
- Novaya Gazeta Europe
Trump considers greenlighting fresh military aid package for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump is considering sending new aid to Ukraine for the first time since taking office in January, CBS News reported on Saturday, citing multiple diplomatic sources, in order to convey Washington's support for Kyiv amid Russia's continued campaign of drone and missile strikes. While it is not clear where the aid would come from, US government officials told CBS News that Trump currently has access to $3.85 billion (€3.29 billion) in funding approved by former President Joe Biden accessible via the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) method, which allows the White House to supply Kyiv with weapons from US military stockpiles. Alternatively, CBS reports, Trump has the authority to seize some $5 billion (€4.28 billion) in frozen Russian assets and transfer the money to Ukraine, although neither he nor, previously, the Biden administration, have shown a willingness to do so. If made, the move would mark a first for the Trump administration, which has so far not authorised any new support for the PDA, a common lever of support during the Biden administration, since Trump took power in January. On 3 July, the White House suspended its supply of weapons to the Armed Forces of Ukraine, in what the Pentagon said was a 'temporary action' needed so that Washington could assess the levels of its own reserves. Within days, however, Trump said that the US would resume sending mainly defensive weapons to Ukraine, in apparent response to the Kremlin's continued unwillingness to end the war in Ukraine and increasingly intense airstrikes on the country. On Tuesday, Axios reported that Trump had also promised to send 10 Patriot anti-aircraft missiles, while The Wall Street Journal wrote that the US was also considering transferring complete Patriot systems to Ukraine. On Thursday, the US partially resumed arms shipments to Ukraine, though it appeared that the supplies were limited to artillery shells and munitions.
Leaders
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Trump Announces Major US Weapon Supply to Ukraine Through NATO
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that the United States will supply weapons to Ukraine through NATO, indicating that he would make a 'major statement' regarding Russia on Monday. This announcement comes amid Trump's growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the stalled efforts to end the war that began with Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Details of the New Weapons Deal During an interview with NBC News, Trump discussed a new agreement involving the US, NATO allies, and Ukraine concerning weapons shipments. 'We're sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100%,' Trump stated. He emphasized that the weapons would go to NATO first, which would then distribute them to Ukraine. 'We send weapons to NATO, and NATO is going to reimburse the full cost of those weapons,' he added. This marks a significant shift, as Trump prepares to send arms to Kyiv under a presidential power frequently utilized by his predecessor. Sources familiar with the decision revealed that Trump's team will identify arms from US stockpiles to send to Ukraine under the Presidential Drawdown Authority that allows the president to draw from weapons stocks to assist allies in emergencies. The value of the arms could reach approximately $300 million. On Tuesday, Trump stated that the US would increase its military support to Ukraine to help the nation defend itself against escalating Russian advances. The upcoming package may include defensive Patriot missiles and offensive medium-range rockets, although a final decision on the specific equipment has yet to be made. Ongoing Challenges and Criticism So far, the Trump administration has only sent weapons authorized by former President Joe Biden, a strong supporter of Ukraine. The Pentagon and the White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment regarding the new arms deal. Despite pledging to swiftly end the war, Trump has made little progress months into his presidency. He has occasionally criticized US spending on Ukraine's defense and has expressed admiration for Russia. However, he has also voiced support for Kyiv and shown disappointment in Russian leadership. Short link : Post Views: 15
Japan Times
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Japan Times
Trump says U.S. to supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and that he would make a "major statement" on Russia on Monday. In recent days, Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the lack of progress towards ending the war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "I think I'll have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday," Trump told NBC News, declining to elaborate. Trump also told NBC News about what he called a new deal between the U.S., NATO allies and Ukraine over weapons shipment from the United States. "We're sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100%. So what we're doing is the weapons that are going out are going to NATO, and then NATO is going to be giving those weapons (to Ukraine), and NATO is paying for those weapons," Trump said. "We send weapons to NATO, and NATO is going to reimburse the full cost of those weapons," he added. For the first time since returning to office, Trump will send weapons to Kyiv under a presidential power frequently used by his predecessor, two sources familiar with the decision said on Thursday. Trump's team will identify arms from U.S. stockpiles to send to Ukraine under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows the president to draw from weapons stocks to help allies in an emergency, the sources said, with one saying they could be worth around $300 million. A damaged residential apartment following Russian airstrikes in Kyiv on Thursday | bloomberg Trump on Tuesday said the U.S. would send more weapons to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances. The package could include defensive Patriot missiles and offensive medium-range rockets, but a decision on the exact equipment has not been made, the sources said. One of the people said this would happen at a meeting on Thursday. The Trump administration has so far only sent weapons authorized by former President Joe Biden, who was a staunch supporter of Kyiv. The Pentagon and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump had pledged to swiftly end the war but months into his presidency, little progress has been made. The Republican president has sometimes criticized U.S. spending on Ukraine's defense, spoken favorably of Russia and publicly clashed with Ukraine's leader. However, sometimes he has also voiced support for Kyiv and expressed disappointment in the leadership of Russia. $12 billion pledged for Ukraine Russia unleashed heavy airstrikes on Ukraine on Thursday before a conference in Rome at which Kyiv won billions of dollars in aid pledges, and U.S.-Russian talks at which Washington voiced frustration with Moscow over the war. Two people were killed, 26 were wounded, according to figures from the national emergency services, and there was damage in nearly every part of Kyiv from missile and drone attacks on the capital and other parts of Ukraine. Addressing the Rome conference on Ukraine's reconstruction after more than three years of war, Zelenskyy urged allies to "more actively" use Russian assets for rebuilding and called for weapons, joint defense production and investment. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a news conference at the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome on Thursday. | bloomberg Participants pledged over €10 billion ($12 billion) to help rebuild Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. The European Commission, the EU's executive, announced €2.3 billion ($2.7 billion) in support. At talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov while in Malaysia, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had reinforced the message that Moscow should show more flexibility. "We need to see a roadmap moving forward about how this conflict can conclude," Rubio said, adding that the Trump administration had been engaging with the U.S. Senate on what new sanctions on Russia might look like. "It was a frank conversation. It was an important one," Rubio said after the 50-minute talks in Kuala Lumpur. Moscow's foreign ministry said they had shared "a substantive and frank exchange of views". 'Nightly terror' Zelenskyy said Thursday's assault by Russia had involved around 400 drones and 18 missiles, primarily targeting the capital. Explosions and anti-aircraft fire rattled the city. Windows were blown out, facades ravaged and cars burned to shells. In the city center, an apartment in an eight-storey building was engulfed in flames. "This is terror because it happens every night when people are asleep," said Karyna Volf, a 25-year-old Kyiv resident who rushed out of her apartment moments before it was showered with shards of glass. Air defenses stopped all but a few dozen of the drones, authorities said, a day after Russia launched a record 728 drones at Ukraine.
The Advertiser
11-07-2025
- Politics
- The Advertiser
Trump says US will supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO
President Donald Trump says the United States will supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and will he would make a "major statement" on Russia next week. In recent days, Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the lack of progress towards ending the war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "I think I'll have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday," Trump told NBC News on Thursday, declining to elaborate. Trump also told NBC News about what he called a new deal between the US, NATO allies and Ukraine over weapons shipment from the United States. "We're sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100 per cent. So what we're doing is the weapons that are going out are going to NATO, and then NATO is going to be giving those weapons (to Ukraine), and NATO is paying for those weapons," Trump said. "We send weapons to NATO, and NATO is going to reimburse the full cost of those weapons." For the first time since returning to office, Trump will send weapons to Kyiv under a presidential power frequently used by his predecessor, two sources familiar with the decision said on Thursday. Trump's team will identify arms from US stockpiles to send to Ukraine under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows the president to draw from weapons stocks to help allies in an emergency, the sources said, with one saying they could be worth around $US300 million ($A457 million). Trump on Tuesday said the US would send more weapons to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances. The package could include defensive Patriot missiles and offensive medium-range rockets, but a decision on the exact equipment has not been made, the sources said. One of the people said this would happen at a meeting on Thursday. The Trump administration has so far only sent weapons authorised by former president Joe Biden, who was a staunch supporter of Kyiv. The Pentagon and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump had pledged to swiftly end the war but months into his presidency, little progress has been made. The Republican president has sometimes criticised US spending on Ukraine's defence, spoken favourably of Russia and publicly clashed with Ukraine's leader. However, sometimes he has also voiced support for Kyiv and expressed disappointment in the leadership of Russia. Russia unleashed heavy airstrikes on Ukraine on Thursday before a conference in Rome at which Kyiv won billions of dollars in aid pledges, and US-Russian talks at which Washington voiced frustration with Moscow over the war. Addressing the Rome conference on Ukraine's reconstruction after more than three years of war, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged allies to "more actively" use Russian assets for rebuilding and called for weapons, joint defence production and investment. Participants pledged over 10 billion euros ($A18 billion) to help rebuild Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. The European Commission, the EU's executive, announced 2.3 billion euros ($A4.1 billion) in support. At talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov while in Malaysia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had reinforced the message that Moscow should show more flexibility. "We need to see a roadmap moving forward about how this conflict can conclude," Rubio said, adding that the Trump administration had been engaging with the US Senate on what new sanctions on Russia might look like. "It was a frank conversation. It was an important one," Rubio said after the 50-minute talks in Kuala Lumpur. Moscow's foreign ministry said they had shared "a substantive and frank exchange of views". Zelenskiy said Thursday's assault by Russia had involved around 400 drones and 18 missiles, primarily targeting the capital. with AP President Donald Trump says the United States will supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and will he would make a "major statement" on Russia next week. In recent days, Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the lack of progress towards ending the war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "I think I'll have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday," Trump told NBC News on Thursday, declining to elaborate. Trump also told NBC News about what he called a new deal between the US, NATO allies and Ukraine over weapons shipment from the United States. "We're sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100 per cent. So what we're doing is the weapons that are going out are going to NATO, and then NATO is going to be giving those weapons (to Ukraine), and NATO is paying for those weapons," Trump said. "We send weapons to NATO, and NATO is going to reimburse the full cost of those weapons." For the first time since returning to office, Trump will send weapons to Kyiv under a presidential power frequently used by his predecessor, two sources familiar with the decision said on Thursday. Trump's team will identify arms from US stockpiles to send to Ukraine under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows the president to draw from weapons stocks to help allies in an emergency, the sources said, with one saying they could be worth around $US300 million ($A457 million). Trump on Tuesday said the US would send more weapons to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances. The package could include defensive Patriot missiles and offensive medium-range rockets, but a decision on the exact equipment has not been made, the sources said. One of the people said this would happen at a meeting on Thursday. The Trump administration has so far only sent weapons authorised by former president Joe Biden, who was a staunch supporter of Kyiv. The Pentagon and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump had pledged to swiftly end the war but months into his presidency, little progress has been made. The Republican president has sometimes criticised US spending on Ukraine's defence, spoken favourably of Russia and publicly clashed with Ukraine's leader. However, sometimes he has also voiced support for Kyiv and expressed disappointment in the leadership of Russia. Russia unleashed heavy airstrikes on Ukraine on Thursday before a conference in Rome at which Kyiv won billions of dollars in aid pledges, and US-Russian talks at which Washington voiced frustration with Moscow over the war. Addressing the Rome conference on Ukraine's reconstruction after more than three years of war, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged allies to "more actively" use Russian assets for rebuilding and called for weapons, joint defence production and investment. Participants pledged over 10 billion euros ($A18 billion) to help rebuild Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. The European Commission, the EU's executive, announced 2.3 billion euros ($A4.1 billion) in support. At talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov while in Malaysia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had reinforced the message that Moscow should show more flexibility. "We need to see a roadmap moving forward about how this conflict can conclude," Rubio said, adding that the Trump administration had been engaging with the US Senate on what new sanctions on Russia might look like. "It was a frank conversation. It was an important one," Rubio said after the 50-minute talks in Kuala Lumpur. Moscow's foreign ministry said they had shared "a substantive and frank exchange of views". Zelenskiy said Thursday's assault by Russia had involved around 400 drones and 18 missiles, primarily targeting the capital. with AP President Donald Trump says the United States will supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and will he would make a "major statement" on Russia next week. In recent days, Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the lack of progress towards ending the war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "I think I'll have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday," Trump told NBC News on Thursday, declining to elaborate. Trump also told NBC News about what he called a new deal between the US, NATO allies and Ukraine over weapons shipment from the United States. "We're sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100 per cent. So what we're doing is the weapons that are going out are going to NATO, and then NATO is going to be giving those weapons (to Ukraine), and NATO is paying for those weapons," Trump said. "We send weapons to NATO, and NATO is going to reimburse the full cost of those weapons." For the first time since returning to office, Trump will send weapons to Kyiv under a presidential power frequently used by his predecessor, two sources familiar with the decision said on Thursday. Trump's team will identify arms from US stockpiles to send to Ukraine under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows the president to draw from weapons stocks to help allies in an emergency, the sources said, with one saying they could be worth around $US300 million ($A457 million). Trump on Tuesday said the US would send more weapons to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances. The package could include defensive Patriot missiles and offensive medium-range rockets, but a decision on the exact equipment has not been made, the sources said. One of the people said this would happen at a meeting on Thursday. The Trump administration has so far only sent weapons authorised by former president Joe Biden, who was a staunch supporter of Kyiv. The Pentagon and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump had pledged to swiftly end the war but months into his presidency, little progress has been made. The Republican president has sometimes criticised US spending on Ukraine's defence, spoken favourably of Russia and publicly clashed with Ukraine's leader. However, sometimes he has also voiced support for Kyiv and expressed disappointment in the leadership of Russia. Russia unleashed heavy airstrikes on Ukraine on Thursday before a conference in Rome at which Kyiv won billions of dollars in aid pledges, and US-Russian talks at which Washington voiced frustration with Moscow over the war. Addressing the Rome conference on Ukraine's reconstruction after more than three years of war, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged allies to "more actively" use Russian assets for rebuilding and called for weapons, joint defence production and investment. Participants pledged over 10 billion euros ($A18 billion) to help rebuild Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. The European Commission, the EU's executive, announced 2.3 billion euros ($A4.1 billion) in support. At talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov while in Malaysia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had reinforced the message that Moscow should show more flexibility. "We need to see a roadmap moving forward about how this conflict can conclude," Rubio said, adding that the Trump administration had been engaging with the US Senate on what new sanctions on Russia might look like. "It was a frank conversation. It was an important one," Rubio said after the 50-minute talks in Kuala Lumpur. Moscow's foreign ministry said they had shared "a substantive and frank exchange of views". Zelenskiy said Thursday's assault by Russia had involved around 400 drones and 18 missiles, primarily targeting the capital. with AP President Donald Trump says the United States will supply weapons to Ukraine via NATO and will he would make a "major statement" on Russia next week. In recent days, Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the lack of progress towards ending the war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "I think I'll have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday," Trump told NBC News on Thursday, declining to elaborate. Trump also told NBC News about what he called a new deal between the US, NATO allies and Ukraine over weapons shipment from the United States. "We're sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for those weapons, 100 per cent. So what we're doing is the weapons that are going out are going to NATO, and then NATO is going to be giving those weapons (to Ukraine), and NATO is paying for those weapons," Trump said. "We send weapons to NATO, and NATO is going to reimburse the full cost of those weapons." For the first time since returning to office, Trump will send weapons to Kyiv under a presidential power frequently used by his predecessor, two sources familiar with the decision said on Thursday. Trump's team will identify arms from US stockpiles to send to Ukraine under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows the president to draw from weapons stocks to help allies in an emergency, the sources said, with one saying they could be worth around $US300 million ($A457 million). Trump on Tuesday said the US would send more weapons to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances. The package could include defensive Patriot missiles and offensive medium-range rockets, but a decision on the exact equipment has not been made, the sources said. One of the people said this would happen at a meeting on Thursday. The Trump administration has so far only sent weapons authorised by former president Joe Biden, who was a staunch supporter of Kyiv. The Pentagon and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump had pledged to swiftly end the war but months into his presidency, little progress has been made. The Republican president has sometimes criticised US spending on Ukraine's defence, spoken favourably of Russia and publicly clashed with Ukraine's leader. However, sometimes he has also voiced support for Kyiv and expressed disappointment in the leadership of Russia. Russia unleashed heavy airstrikes on Ukraine on Thursday before a conference in Rome at which Kyiv won billions of dollars in aid pledges, and US-Russian talks at which Washington voiced frustration with Moscow over the war. Addressing the Rome conference on Ukraine's reconstruction after more than three years of war, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged allies to "more actively" use Russian assets for rebuilding and called for weapons, joint defence production and investment. Participants pledged over 10 billion euros ($A18 billion) to help rebuild Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. The European Commission, the EU's executive, announced 2.3 billion euros ($A4.1 billion) in support. At talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov while in Malaysia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had reinforced the message that Moscow should show more flexibility. "We need to see a roadmap moving forward about how this conflict can conclude," Rubio said, adding that the Trump administration had been engaging with the US Senate on what new sanctions on Russia might look like. "It was a frank conversation. It was an important one," Rubio said after the 50-minute talks in Kuala Lumpur. Moscow's foreign ministry said they had shared "a substantive and frank exchange of views". Zelenskiy said Thursday's assault by Russia had involved around 400 drones and 18 missiles, primarily targeting the capital. with AP
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Business Standard
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Nato to fully fund US weapons sent to Ukraine under new deal, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would supply weapons to Ukraine via Nato and that he would make a "major statement" on Russia on Monday. In recent days, Trump has expressed frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin over the lack of progress towards ending the war sparked by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "I think I'll have a major statement to make on Russia on Monday," Trump told NBC News, declining to elaborate. "We're sending weapons to Nato, and Nato is paying for those weapons, 100 per cent. So what we're doing is the weapons that are going out are going to Nato, and then Nato is going to be giving those weapons (to Ukraine), and Nato is paying for those weapons," Trump said. "We send weapons to Nato, and Nato is going to reimburse the full cost of those weapons," he added. For the first time since returning to office, Trump will send weapons to Kyiv under a presidential power frequently used by his predecessor, two sources familiar with the decision said on Thursday. Trump's team will identify arms from US stockpiles to send to Ukraine under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which allows the president to draw from weapons stocks to help allies in an emergency, the sources said, with one saying they could be worth around $300 million. Trump on Tuesday said the US would send more weapons to Ukraine to help the country defend itself against intensifying Russian advances. The package could include defensive Patriot missiles and offensive medium-range rockets, but a decision on the exact equipment has not been made, the sources said. One of the people said this would happen at a meeting on Thursday. The Trump administration has so far only sent weapons authorized by former President Joe Biden, who was a staunch supporter of Kyiv. The Pentagon and the White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Trump had pledged to swiftly end the war but months into his presidency, little progress has been made. The Republican president has sometimes criticized US spending on Ukraine's defence, spoken favorably of Russia and publicly clashed with Ukraine's leader. However, sometimes he has also voiced support for Kyiv and expressed disappointment in the leadership of Russia. $12 billion pledged for Ukraine Russia unleashed heavy airstrikes on Ukraine on Thursday before a conference in Rome at which Kyiv won billions of dollars in aid pledges, and US-Russian talks at which Washington voiced frustration with Moscow over the war. Two people were killed, 26 were wounded, according to figures from the national emergency services, and there was damage in nearly every part of Kyiv from missile and drone attacks on the capital and other parts of Ukraine. Addressing the Rome conference on Ukraine's reconstruction after more than three years of war, Zelenskiy urged allies to "more actively" use Russian assets for rebuilding and called for weapons, joint defence production and investment. Participants pledged over 10 billion euros ($12 billion) to help rebuild Ukraine, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said. The European Commission, the EU's executive, announced 2.3 billion euros ($2.7 billion) in support. At talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov while in Malaysia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had reinforced the message that Moscow should show more flexibility. "We need to see a roadmap moving forward about how this conflict can conclude," Rubio said, adding that the Trump administration had been engaging with the US Senate on what new sanctions on Russia might look like. "It was a frank conversation. It was an important one," Rubio said after the 50-minute talks in Kuala Lumpur. Moscow's foreign ministry said they had shared "a substantive and frank exchange of views". 'Nightly Terror' Zelenskiy said Thursday's assault by Russia had involved around 400 drones and 18 missiles, primarily targeting the capital. Explosions and anti-aircraft fire rattled the city. Windows were blown out, facades ravaged and cars burned to shells. In the city centre, an apartment in an eight-storey building was engulfed in flames. "This is terror because it happens every night when people are asleep," said Karyna Volf, a 25-year-old Kyiv resident who rushed out of her apartment moments before it was showered with shards of glass. Air defences stopped all but a few dozen of the drones, authorities said, a day after Russia launched a record 728 drones at Ukraine.
