According to U.S. media outlet Axios on July 13, President Trump is expected to announce the new aid plan after a meeting with NATO’s new Secretary General, Mark Rutte, on July 14.
The aid package includes not just defensive but offensive weapons, marking a substantial shift in U.S. policy toward Russia.
Sources cited by Axios suggest the inclusion of Russian inland targets, including Moscow, via long-range missiles. However, no final decisions have been confirmed at this time.
According to the New York Times on July 2, the U.S. had temporarily halted military aid to Ukraine, including Patriot missiles and Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS).
In response, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced strong concern, and Ukraine’s foreign ministry summoned the U.S. chargé d'affaires.
Trump reaffirmed the continuation of aid on July 3 and officially resumed military support on July 7. Secretary of State Marco Rubio later clarified that the aid had never been suspended according to congressional authorization.
Trump told reporters that the European Union would cover the costs of the weapons package, including Patriot missiles. This appears aimed at reducing the financial burden on the U.S. for continued support.
He also mentioned in an NBC interview on July 10 that he would make a "major announcement" about Russia on July 14.
The move from defensive to offensive support represents a decisive escalation in the U.S.’s stance toward Russia. The inclusion of long-range missiles could shift the regional security balance and trigger global reactions.
Observers will be closely watching what the announcement implies for future U.S. foreign policy under Trump’s administration.
This article summarizes reports on President Trump's planned supply of offensive weapons to Ukraine. It briefly outlines the policy shift and international implications, with Wikipedia links included for key terms.
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