On Sunday, July 13, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would supply Ukraine with Patriot missile defense systems. This represents a significant shift in the policy of his administration, which had halted new arms supplies since the beginning of his second term.

Speaking to reporters at Andrews Air Force Base, Trump confirmed the decision, stating: "We are not paying anything for them. But we will provide them with the Patriot systems they desperately need."

He added: "I have not yet determined the exact quantity, but they will receive them because they need protection, and the European Union is paying for it."

While refusing to specify the exact number of Patriot systems to be sent, Trump emphasized their critical importance, reiterating that Ukraine "will pay us 100 percent for them."

The president directly linked this decision to the ongoing military aggression by Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, noting: "Because Putin has truly surprised many... He says nice words, yet bombs everyone at night, but there is a little problem here. I don’t like it."

When asked if his expected announcement on sanctions against Russia on Monday would be related, Trump replied: "We will see what happens tomorrow." The decision to provide Patriot systems marks a major change in Trump's approach, which had focused on persuading Putin to come to the negotiating table.

Trump 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 would continue discussions on coordinating assistance to Ukraine and broader regional security issues.