US Delivers Patriot Missiles to Ukraine Amid NATO Division, Russia Rejects Sanctions Threats

US President Donald Trump has announced a significant military aid package to Ukraine, including the delivery of Patriot missile systems and interceptor missiles, with European allies covering the costs. Trump promised the arrival of these advanced air defense systems within days, aiming to bolster Ukraine's defenses against ongoing Russian missile attacks. Despite the announcement, some Ukrainian officials expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the new weapons and criticized the timing of US assistance, highlighting a nearly six-month delay in large-scale military support. Trump also threatened to impose severe secondary tariffs on Russia's trade partners if the conflict is not resolved within 50 days, signaling a firm stance against Moscow. Meanwhile, Hungary, a NATO member, has refused to support or fund US weapons deliveries to Ukraine, maintaining a non-military position in the conflict. Additionally, another NATO country near Russia has withdrawn from an international arms control treaty, reflecting shifting defense postures amid regional security concerns.