Trump mulls major new weapons delivery to Ukraine as Russia launches biggest attack yet

Washington DC - President Donald Trump is reportedly considering sending an additional Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine amid intensified Russian attacks.

President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling sending another Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine as Russia continued to pummel its neighbor.
President Donald Trump is reportedly mulling sending another Patriot missile defense system to Ukraine as Russia continued to pummel its neighbor.  © Collage: REUTERS & SERGEI GAPON / AFP

The White House has asked the Pentagon for options to supply more weapons, including a Patriot system, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing two officials.

This would mark the first time Trump has approved delivering a major weapons system to Kyiv beyond what his predecessor, Joe Biden, authorized.

Earlier on Tuesday Trump criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin and expressed frustration over the ongoing war in Ukraine, saying he authorized sending some defensive weapons to support Kyiv.

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The move follows Washington's temporary pause on deliveries of certain promised weapons, including anti-aircraft systems.

So far, the US has provided Ukraine with three Patriot systems, the Wall Street Journal reported. Germany and a consortium of European countries have delivered additional units, though not all are operational at the same time due to maintenance needs.

Ukraine urgently needs Patriot systems to defend against frequent Russian air and missile attacks, which have escalated over the past weeks.

The latest assault, conducted with 728 drones and 13 missiles according to the Ukrainian air force, was the most intense since Moscow launched its invasion over three years ago.

Cover photo: Collage: REUTERS & SERGEI GAPON / AFP

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