Trump’s decision to help Ukraine fight the onslaught of Russian attacks overturns the Pentagon’s decision to withhold defensive weapons.
After Putin’s disappointment, Trump will send more weapons to Ukraine
The president has pledged to send more arms to Ukraine after a “disappointing” call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- Russian leader Vladimir Putin has irritated Trump’s efforts to end the Ukrainian war.
- Amid a rapid rise in Russian attacks, the Pentagon has stopped shipping patriot missiles and other weapons to Ukraine.
- President Trump said he did not allow weapon cutoffs and reopened shipments.
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s President Vladimir Putin is worn out as Moscow intensifies its attacks on Ukraine and Russian leaders ignore Trump’s demands to resolve the war three years ago.
Still using his most powerful language, Trump accused Putin of throwing the “Bulls” in his own way, saying he is “very strongly” looking at sanctions laws that once criticised him for less than a day to overturn the Pentagon’s decision to withhold shipments of weapons to Ukraine.
“He doesn’t treat people properly. He kills too many people,” Trump said. “That’s why we’re sending some defensive weapons to Ukraine.”
Trump did not approve of the weapons suspension, two sources with knowledge of the situation said. The president then told reporters during cabinet meetings after he unleashed Putin and that he had no idea who he had done.
Trump’s decision to resume Ukrainian supply against Russian drone and missile attacks overturns the Pentagon’s decision last week amid concerns that it would reduce inventory of key weapons.
Last week, Pentagon chief spokesman Sean Parnell said a suspension of shipments to Ukraine and other countries was being made to “align with our defense priorities.”
However, after Trump announced that weapons shipments to Ukraine would resume, Parnell issued a statement stating that while the framework of the review was in effect, it was Trump’s direction.
The Department of Defense has not informed Congress that there is a huge shortage of key weapons, such as Patriot interceptors, US officials have explained the situation.
During a State Department news briefing, spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said the US is behind and exists in Ukraine. “The president is clearly very passionate and is determined in regards to Ukraine’s ability to protect himself,” she said.
Trump’s words war with President Putin
Trump’s criticism of President Trump escalated as Russian leaders attempted to seduce him with economic partnerships and even the exchange of films that “promote traditional values” approached the six-month mark in his term.
Trump said in late May that Putin was “playing on fire” and that Russia wanted to assert everything in Ukraine, which he “was absolutely crazy.” The following month he said the war was more difficult to resolve than other conflicts, and was called “misplaced” called Putin.
In a call on July 3rd, Putin told Trump that he would be willing to take part in negotiations but would not step back from his goals. Trump said he was disappointed by the outcome days later after another call with Ukrainian president Voldymee Zelenki.
At his Cabinet meeting on July 8th, Trump used the most colorful language to explain his dissatisfaction with the Russian leader.
“We get a lot of bulls — if you want to know the truth, you’ve been thrown into us by Putin,” Trump said. “He’s always so lovely, but it turns out to be pointless.”
Ukraine is looking for air defense weapons
That night, Zelenskyy said he expects Ukraine to receive air defenses primarily. He added that he directed his defense team to his American counterpart “to strengthen all contacts.”
“We have the necessary political statements and decisions now. We must implement them as soon as possible to protect our people and our position,” Zelenskyy announced on July 8th.
Ukraine needs defensive missiles the most urgently. Especially those who were fired by the Pentagon’s Patriot system. They can intercept Kiev, a Russian missile targeting the capital.
Patriot interceptors and other weapons awaiting shipments to Ukraine were holding up in Poland last week when the Pentagon published a global review of its arsenal.
The pentagon appears to have enough interceptors and other air defense weapons to continue supplying Ukraine. More supplies could begin immediate shipments of weapons, including shells, tank countermeasures and shoulder-blazing anti-aircraft missiles, officials said.
“Difficult” to strengthen ammunition production
The military said it produces the most ammunition in its branch of the military, but its stockpile is at an acceptable level, but admitted it was “difficult” to increase the production of ammunition and patriot interceptors.
Army spokesman Steve Warren told reporters on July 8 that “shows the challenge” increased production of patriots, which is particularly important to Ukraine’s defense, and he said the Army is working to increase the number to 100,000 by mid-2026, with 40,000 155mm shells per month.
Warren said the question of how many weapons the United States should have at any given time was “unanswered.”
“I’m sure there’s something I need to deal with the threats on the battlefield,” he said.
