Donald Trump will resume arms shipments to Ukraine amid escalating Russian missile and drone attacks.

The assistance will include defensive weapons, such as Patriot interceptors and missiles compatible with F-16 aircraft, following a temporary suspension ordered by the Pentagon during a review of the foreign allies' program.

US President Donald Trump announced Monday that his administration will send more weapons to Ukraine, days after the Pentagon temporarily suspended certain military shipments to Kiev due to an administrative review. “ We have to send more weapons. We have to do it so they can defend themselves. They are being attacked very hard,” Trump said during a dinner with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.

The decision comes amid escalating Russian attacks on Ukrainian territory. In recent weeks, Moscow has launched one of its most intense air offensives since the start of the full-scale invasion in February 2022. Ukrainian authorities have reported increasing pressure on their air defense systems, which are heavily dependent on international assistance, particularly from the United States.

The Republican president explained that the shipments will primarily include " defensive weapons," without specifying dates or quantities. Pentagon sources cited by local media indicated that among the materials affected by the previous suspension are interceptors for Patriot systems, guided artillery projectiles, and air-to-ground missiles compatible with US-made F-16 aircraft.

Trump also expressed his displeasure with Russian President Vladimir Putin. "I'm not happy with President Putin at all," he told reporters. Last week, the US president had already declared, following a telephone conversation with the Russian leader, that " I stop wars and I hate seeing people die ."

During the administration of his predecessor, Joe Biden, Washington pledged more than $65 billion in military assistance to Ukraine. Since Trump took office in January 2025, no new aid packages had been announced, raising concerns both in Kyiv and among European allies. This resumption, albeit partial, represents the current administration's first step toward a more active policy regarding the conflict.

For his part, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that after a call with Trump, the two agreed to cooperate to strengthen Ukraine's air defense capabilities. " We must ensure that our skies are protected," Zelensky said in a statement released by his office.

In addition to the Ukraine announcement, Trump confirmed that his administration has scheduled new talks with Iran, following the US bombing of three nuclear facilities there last month. “They want to talk. I think they took a beating when we hit those three sites,” Trump said, referring to the attacks on the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities on June 22.

Trump's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, who was present at the same dinner, said that talks could begin next week. Washington resumed negotiations with Tehran on April 12, but they broke down on June 13 following an Israeli offensive that was followed by joint Israeli-US attacks.

The conflict, which lasted for twelve days, left at least 935 dead in Iran and 28 in Israel, according to official figures. Both sides subsequently agreed to a ceasefire, paving the way for the possibility of resuming diplomatic talks.

Trump's statements reflect a dual strategy of his administration: maintaining limited support for Ukraine amid growing pressure from Congress and reactivating diplomatic relations with Iran after a high-intensity war. The development of both agendas will be decisive for US foreign policy in the coming months.