On Sunday, July 13, President of the United States Donald Trump announced that the United States will provide Ukraine with Patriot missile defense systems. This represents a major shift in his administration's policy, which had previously halted new weapon shipments.

Speaking to reporters at Andrews Air Force Base, Trump confirmed the decision, stating, «We are not paying for them. But we will give them the Patriot systems they desperately need».

He added, «I haven't finalized the number yet, but they will receive them because they need protection, and the European Union will cover the costs».

While he did not specify the exact number of Patriot systems to be sent, Trump emphasized their critical importance, reiterating that Ukraine «will pay us back 100 percent».

The President directly linked this decision to the ongoing military aggression of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, saying, «Because Putin has truly surprised many people... He says nice words, but in the evening, he bombs everyone, and there’s a little problem with that. I don’t like it».

He also confirmed an upcoming meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

A senior administration official informed the Kyiv Post earlier on Sunday that the meeting is expected to continue discussions on coordinating assistance to Ukraine and broader regional security issues.