Trump Says US Will Send More Weapons to Ukraine Amid Russian Advances
President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will send more weapons to Ukraine. This new move comes as Russia claims more victories in its war with Ukraine, especially in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Trump’s statement sparked criticism from the Kremlin, which warned that sending more arms would only make the war last longer.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the decision does not support peace and shows that the U.S. is not helping to stop the war. Trump’s announcement came just after Washington had paused some earlier weapons shipments, which surprised many in Kyiv and created uncertainty about future support.
Despite the pause, Trump confirmed on Monday that the U.S. would send more defensive weapons to Ukraine. Speaking to reporters at the White House, he said, “They’re getting hit very hard. We need to help them defend themselves.” He also said he was “not happy” with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
According to a report by Axios, Trump plans to send 10 Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. These are high-powered anti-missile weapons that can help protect Ukraine from Russia’s growing missile and drone attacks.
Russia recently claimed to have captured a village called Dachne in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region, marking a key gain after months of attacks. The region is important for Ukraine’s mining industry and could cause serious problems for Kyiv if Russian forces move further into it.
While Ukraine denied losing control of the area, the country’s military did admit that the situation around Dnipropetrovsk is becoming “difficult.” An expert from Ukraine, Oleksiy Kopytko, said Russia may be trying to build a buffer zone there. However, he said Ukrainian troops are still holding their ground.
Meanwhile, Ukraine has been responding with its own drone attacks, including one that reportedly hit a Russian ammunition plant near Moscow.
The Biden administration had committed more than $65 billion in military aid to Ukraine. But since Trump returned to the White House in January, there have been no new aid packages announced—until now. Trump has instead focused on pushing for peace talks, even speaking with Putin directly.
Despite Trump’s pressure, Putin continues to demand more land from Ukraine before agreeing to end the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that air defense remains his country’s “top priority”, and he called on allies to honor their promises.
Last week, the White House said it was stopping certain arms deliveries, but gave no clear details about which weapons were affected. The move was part of a review of U.S. military needs and aid to foreign countries.
Kyiv fears these kinds of pauses could leave the country vulnerable, especially as Russia increases its attacks. Ukrainian officials are hoping Trump’s new pledge will help them hold the front lines and protect civilians.
As the war enters its fourth year, both sides are facing growing challenges. Ukraine is relying heavily on support from Western allies, while Russia continues its attempts to gain more ground. The international community is watching closely to see whether Trump’s new military aid will help Ukraine or further increase tensions between Washington and Moscow.