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At the NATO summit, Trump signaled stronger US backing for Ukraine, weighing expanded military aid and a Patriot missile production license after a warmer meeting with Zelensky, a shift European officials link to Kyiv’s recent battlefield gains.
President Donald Trump delivered a notable pivot on Ukraine, praising Zelensky and Kyiv’s war effort and signaling that Ukraine will be allowed to manufacture U.S.-designed Patriot missiles on Ukrainian soil, a move that could boost Kyiv’s defenses while signaling a warmer tone toward Ukraine amid the Russia war.
Ukraine is asking allies for an additional $20 billion in military aid (to be proposed at the June 18 Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting) to maintain its battlefield edge over Russia; the funds could be grants or loans and would finance air defenses, drones, long-range weapons, and purchases from Ukrainian defense firms, aiming to push Kyiv toward a $60 billion bilateral aid target after about $38 billion pledged this year.
Sweden will transfer 16 Gripen C/D fighters to Ukraine free of charge and plans to sell 22 additional Gripen E aircraft, with deliveries beginning in 2027 and completing by 2030, funded in part by an EU loan and backed by a new defense cooperation declaration signed by Zelensky and Kristersson. The jets are equipped with long-range missiles to bolster Ukraine’s air defense against Russia.
Sweden will transfer 16 used Saab JAS 39 Gripen C/D fighters to Ukraine and back Kyiv’s plan to acquire up to 20 Gripen E aircraft, financed by 2.5 billion euros from the EU Ukraine Support Loan mechanism. Deliveries of the C/D jets could start in early 2027 after export approvals, while talks to procure Gripen E/F are ongoing with potential deliveries around 2030. This forms Sweden's largest military aid package to Kyiv and will add Western fighters to Ukraine's fleet, though its impact depends on numbers and timely delivery; Ukrainian pilots have already begun training.
Democratic candidate Jack Schlossberg, running in NY-12, publicly positions himself as more critical of Israel and willing to condition or halt U.S. military aid, but a private May 11 event at New York’s Harmonie Club reveals he would have continued funding Israel’s offensive weaponry, signaling a nuanced pivot as the primary election approaches.
South Korea’s intelligence estimates North Korea earned about $13 billion in the past three years by supplying Russia with weapons, manpower, and other support for the Ukraine war, in exchange for hard currency, energy and tech that help Pyongyang sidestep sanctions; 2025 shipments to Russia are estimated at $7–13.8 billion, with Russia paying over $600 million for NK troop deployments since late 2024, as the two nations deepen ties, including a 2024 mutual-defense treaty.
Zelenskyy says the United States will continue weapons deliveries to Ukraine, signaling ongoing Western military support despite Iran’s conflict, as Kyiv hosts international events and visits that underscore allied backing.
The Pentagon’s Elbridge Colby warned that U.S. military support for Ukraine cannot be sustained by Washington alone, urging Europe to take primary responsibility by increasing funding and production, even as the U.S. shifts to selling weapons via allied financing; Europe is pledging more drone, air-defense, and long‑range capabilities amid persistent shortages in Kyiv’s defenses.
The United Kingdom pledged at least 120,000 drones for Ukraine this year—the largest drone package to date—covering long-range strike, reconnaissance, logistics, and maritime drones as part of a $3.9 billion military aid package, with deliveries already underway and aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s defenses amid Russia’s intensified aerial campaign.
The Pentagon is considering shifting weapons meant for Ukraine to the Middle East due to depleted U.S. munitions from the Iran conflict, highlighting growing trade‑offs as Washington seeks to sustain aid to Ukraine while replenishing stockpiles.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called Israel an 'apartheid state' and suggested the United States should consider rethinking its military support, a stance he voiced while promoting his memoir and navigating Democratic debates over Israel policy ahead of a potential 2028 presidential bid.
The US announced over $10 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including missiles, drones, and artillery, prompting strong opposition from China and raising tensions in the region. The sale aims to bolster Taiwan's self-defense capabilities amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, with the US emphasizing regional stability and security interests.
The US announced over $10 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, including missiles, drones, and artillery, amid ongoing tensions with China over Taiwan's defense and regional stability, with both sides expressing strong positions.
NATO allies pledged over $1 billion in U.S. arms for Ukraine through the PURL initiative, with contributions from Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Canada, and the UK, aiming to provide up to $5 billion worth of arms by year's end. Despite ongoing support, negotiations for peace with Russia remain stalled, with Moscow refusing to concede key territorial demands, and Western countries reaffirming their backing for Ukraine amid continued Russian aggression.