France and Italy, key NATO members, have reportedly opted out of a new initiative where NATO would purchase U.S. advanced weapons, including air defence systems, for Ukraine. This plan was unveiled on July 14,

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine plans to boost domestic arms production to meet half its military's needs within six months.

President Trump said Monday he had brokered a deal to send more weapons to Ukraine without burdening the U.S., while threatening Russian President Vladimir Putin with new sanctions if there is no

The arrangement allows Ukraine to get weapons it needs in its war with Russia while providing a way for Europe to increase its defense spending as promised.

Trump said the United States would put secondary tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if a peace deal is not reached in 50 days.

President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announce a plan to arm Ukraine with missiles against Russia. Trump warns of severe tariffs on Russia if the conflict persists. U.S to supply weapons;

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

Putin invaded Ukraine just over 13 months into Biden's White House term. Between February 24, 2022, and January 20, 2025, the U.S. became the world's biggest supplier of weapons and aid for Ukraine's fight, pledging over $175 billion in support.

Sweden has pledged support for boosting Ukraine’s arms supplies following the US decision to send Patriot missiles via NATO.