Trump Reverses Course, Vows To Send More Weapons To Ukraine After Brief Pause

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President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine, just days after his administration temporarily paused some arms shipments.

“We’re going to send some more weapons. We have to – they have to be able to defend themselves,” Trump said ahead of a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “They’re getting hit very hard. Defensive weapons, primarily, but they’re getting hit very, very hard.”

The reversal follows last week’s decision by the Trump administration to pause certain military shipments, including air defense missiles, amid a broader review of U.S. foreign military aid. That move, signed off by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, drew criticism from both allies and members of Congress.

At the time, White House Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly said the pause was meant to “put America’s interests first.” The Pentagon, meanwhile, signaled the decision was part of a strategic pivot to prioritize military readiness in the Pacific and counter China's growing influence — a key focus of Defense Policy Chief Elbridge Colby.

“The Department of Defense continues to provide the President with robust options to support Ukraine, while also ensuring readiness for future challenges,” Colby said in a statement during the pause.

Russia welcomed the halt in aid, falsely claiming it was due to U.S. weapon shortages. No evidence was provided.

But on Monday, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed the policy shift: “At President Trump’s direction, the Department of Defense will send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine to ensure they can protect themselves as we work toward lasting peace. Our America First framework for evaluating global military shipments remains in place.”

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022, the United States has been Ukraine’s largest military supporter — providing everything from drones and tanks to rocket launchers and air defense systems. The extensive aid has raised concerns about U.S. stockpile depletion.

This isn’t the first time Trump has paused Ukrainian aid. In March, he briefly halted all military assistance after a heated Oval Office exchange with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, though he resumed deliveries a week later.

Trump’s renewed commitment to Ukraine follows recent phone calls with both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Zelensky. Trump said his conversation with Putin was “disappointing” and yielded “no progress” toward a ceasefire. In contrast, he described his latest call with Zelensky as “very good,” while the Ukrainian president called it the “most productive” discussion they’ve had.

Facing increased Russian air attacks, Zelensky has been pleading with Western allies for more air defense support. Just hours after the Trump-Putin call last Friday, Russia launched a record number of drones into Ukrainian territory.

Later that day, Trump confirmed the U.S. is actively considering Ukraine’s request for additional Patriot missile systems.

On Monday, Trump reiterated his dissatisfaction with Putin, stating bluntly: “I’m not happy with President Putin at all.”

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