Trump says we will send defensive weapons to Ukraine immediately after the Pentagon is frozen

President Donald Trump His administration will send defensive weapons to Ukraine so that war-torn countries can defend themselves from the ongoing Russian invasion, a clear shift after the Pentagon suspended such delivery last week.

Officials said on Monday that his comments were because the Russian attack on Ukraine killed at least 11 civilians, more than 80 of whom were injured, including seven children.

“We have to do that,” Trump said as he questioned at the beginning of the dinner, hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. “They have to be able to defend themselves. Now they will be hit a lot. We’re going to send more weapons – mainly defensive weapons.”

Pentagon stops some weapons shipped to Ukraine

Russia continues to move forward, currently controlling one-fifth of Ukrainian territory, including Crimea, Luhansk, lion share of lions in three other regions and the area of ​​the other three regions.

Trump has repeatedly worked hard to make efforts in the ceasefire and the president continues to be frustrated by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who continues to escalate military operations.

“I’m not satisfied with President Putin,” Trump said.

The Ministry of Defense later said it would provide Ukraine with more defensive weapons to Ukraine to ensure that the Ukrainians can defend themselves while continuing to ensure lasting peace.

“Our POTUS framework for evaluating global military cargo remains in effect and is an integral part of our first defense priorities in the United States,” said Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell.

Ukraine has been asking Washington to sell more Patriot missiles and systems, the key to defending the city from exacerbating Russian air strikes.

Last week, the Pentagon frozen some key weapons, including Patriot missile interceptors and 155mm shells, at a critical moment in Kiev’s war with Russia. according to US military officials Tracking cargo, weapons have been staged in Poland before orders are down.

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It was launched by Russia The biggest air strike in the warnearly 500 drones and 60 missiles.

In response to Trump’s comments, the Kremlin said it would take time to clarify specific information on U.S. weapons aid to Ukraine, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said there were many contradictory statements about Ukraine’s U.S. weapons supplies, although it was obvious that the delivery of European weapons was continuing.

“It is obvious that supply is still continuing. Obviously, Europeans are actively involved in Ukraine full of weapons,” Peskov said. “As for what kind of supply Ukraine continues to receive from the United States and how many, it will still take some time to clarify the issue exactly.”

Peskov said Moscow appreciates Trump’s efforts to negotiate directly between Russia and Ukraine and has great potential to restart Russia-U.S. trade and economic relations.

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In addition, Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead in what authorities said was obvious suicide – a few hours after the Kremlin announced that he had been rejected by Putin, according to the Associated Press. Russian media reported that his firing could have been linked to an investigation into state funds for the construction of fortifications in the Kursk region, and he served as governor before being appointed as transport minister.

Starovoit opens fire after a weekend of travel chaos – airports rooting hundreds of flights due to threats from drone attacks From Ukraine. Russian officials did not give him a reason to fire.

Fox News’ Jasmine Baehr and Jennifer Griffin, as well as the Associated Press and Reuters, contributed to the report.