According to sources, Trump’s shift in stance on supplying weapons to Ukraine resulted from months of efforts by EU and NATO leaders. Notably, Finnish President Alexander Stubb bonded with Trump during a golf tournament in Florida,

Though endlessly critical of his predecessor, President Trump has adopted a Ukraine strategy similar to that of former President Joe Biden: Arm the

President Donald Trump has finally found a way to like arming Ukraine: ask European allies to donate their weapons, and sell them American replacements.

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The report notes that the expensive Patriot systems, highly sought after by U.S. allies, have proven effective in intercepting Russian ballistic missiles targeting Ukrainian cities. One source familiar with the matter said the United States has also signaled its readiness to provide additional offensive weapons as part of a proposed agreement with

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also held talks with a U.S. envoy on Monday on increasing weapons production and arms purchases.

President Trump on Monday said NATO countries would buy weapons from the U.S. to send to Ukraine for its war against Russia.

During his campaign, Trump said bringing a quick end to the war was a top priority and that helping Ukraine was a waste of US taxpayer money.