President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will sell weapons to Ukraine via NATO and European allies, reversing a previous Pentagon order to turn around military aid deliveries. This comes as Trump expresses frustration with Russia's lack of progress in ending the war, and despite no new military aid for Ukraine in his recent budget bill. Russia's foreign minister visited North Korea, and a Russian drone attack damaged a maternity hospital in Kharkiv.
After passing over Ukraine in his big bill, Trump calls on NATO to purchase weapons for Ukraine
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️President Donald Trump announced the U.S. will sell weapons to Ukraine via NATO and European allies, reversing a previous Pentagon order to turn around military aid deliveries. This comes as Trump expresses frustration with Russia's lack of progress in ending the war, and despite no new military aid for Ukraine in his recent budget bill. Russia's foreign minister visited North Korea, and a Russian drone attack damaged a maternity hospital in Kharkiv.
Trending- 1 February 2022: Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began
- 2 Last week (July 1-7, 2025, inferred): Pentagon ordered some military aid deliveries to Ukraine be turned around in Europe
- 3 Last week (July 1-7, 2025, inferred): Trump's budget bill passed without additional military aid for Ukraine
- 4 This week (July 7-11, 2025, inferred): Trump reversed Pentagon's decision
- 5 Thursday (July 10, 2025, inferred): Trump interview excerpt released; NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke with Trump
- 6 Friday (July 11, 2025): Secretary of State Marco Rubio made statements; Russian drone attack on Kharkiv; Russia claimed capture of Zelena Dolyna
- 7 Monday (July 14, 2025, inferred): Trump to make 'major statement' on Russia; U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg to visit Kyiv
- Potential new military aid for Ukraine
- Continued conflict in Ukraine (drone attacks, territorial gains)
- Damage to a maternity hospital and apartment building in Kharkiv
- Nine people injured in Kharkiv
- Increased NATO defense spending
What: President Trump announced the U.S. will sell weapons to Ukraine via NATO and European allies, and reversed a Pentagon order to turn around military aid deliveries. Russia's foreign minister visited North Korea, and a Russian drone attack hit Kharkiv.
When: Thursday (Trump interview excerpt released, Rutte social media post); Friday (Rubio statement, Russian drone attack on Kharkiv, Russia claims Zelena Dolyna captured); Monday (Trump's 'major statement' on Russia, Keith Kellogg visit to Kyiv). Previous: February 2022 (Russia's full-scale invasion); last week (Pentagon order); months into Trump's presidency.
Where: United States; Ukraine (Kyiv, Kharkiv, Zelena Dolyna, eastern Donetsk region); Russia; NATO countries (Germany); North Korea; Malaysia (Lavrov talks); Wiesbaden, Germany (U.S. military base).
Why: Trump expresses frustration with Russia's lack of progress in ending the war; U.S. seeks faster delivery of weapons to Ukraine; NATO needs to boost investment in long-range rockets and air defenses due to Russia's military growth and effective use of missiles.
How: The U.S. will sell weapons to Ukraine via NATO and European allies. Trump reversed the Pentagon's aid turnaround decision. NATO Secretary General is working with allies. Secretary of State Rubio discussed the conflict with Lavrov. Russia continues its military actions, including drone attacks.