Hey everyone, big news! U.S. President Donald Trump, fresh off his return to office, is stepping up to help Ukraine with a bold $300M weapons package 🇺🇦. Using his Presidential Drawdown Authority, he’ll tap into weapons stocks to possibly send both defensive Patriot missiles and offensive medium-range rockets. Details aren’t final yet and a key meeting on Thursday could seal the deal!
This move marks a major twist, considering Trump’s mixed signals on the issue. At times, he’s been critical about U.S. spending and even voiced favorable remarks towards Russia, yet he’s also affirmed support for Kyiv while taking a firm stand against the Kremlin. Recently, after halted shipments on July 1, during a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 4, he playfully quipped, "I don't know. Why don't you tell me?" 🤔
In our fast-paced, always-connected world, updates like these hit your phone as quickly as fresh notifications. In talks with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Trump confirmed more armaments are on the way to empower Kyiv’s defense. Whether you're in South Asia or Southeast Asia, stay tuned for more updates on this dynamic global move!
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Trump to use presidential authority to send weapons to Ukraine
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