US to Send Arms, Seeks EU Reimbursement for Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has announced the deployment of Patriot air defense systems and other advanced weaponry to Ukraine in response to intensifying Russian attacks and frustrations with President Vladimir Putin's refusal to negotiate. Trump specified that European allies, especially the EU and Germany, will fully reimburse the US for these arms, moving away from unilateral aid to a payment-based model. In addition to defensive systems, the US may send offensive weapons such as long-range missiles, signaling a more aggressive policy shift. The announcement comes alongside diplomatic efforts, with US envoy General Keith Kellogg arriving in Kyiv for defense and intelligence talks. Lawmakers in the US and Europe are considering tapping frozen Russian assets and imposing new tariffs and sanctions to further aid Ukraine. Trump is expected to make a major statement on Russia soon, reflecting his hardening stance toward Moscow.