Mass attack hits cities overnight as Ukrainians brace for 50 more days of Russian terror * Putin unfazed by Trump's threats, plans to fight on in Ukraine, Reuters reports * Patriot missiles bound for Ukraine already being shipped,

NATO allies will buy arms, then give them to Ukraine, President Trump said. Patriot air defense systems, missiles and ammunition are among the American-made weapons NATO allies will buy under an arms deal brokered with President Trump to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian attacks.

Putin invaded Ukraine just over 13 months into Biden's White House term. Between February 24, 2022, and January 20, 2025, the U.S. became the world's biggest supplier of weapons and aid for Ukraine's fight, pledging over $175 billion in support.

The program could help supply Kyiv with valuable kit such as Patriot air defense systems, which have proven effective at intercepting Russian ballistic missiles targeting Ukrainian cities. According to the report,

In December 2022, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. agreed to give Ukraine a Patriot missile battery, an advanced ground-based air-defense system. Two more followed, along with an unknown number of interceptor missiles that have provided the only effective means of shooting down Russian ballistic missiles.

Trump said the United States would put secondary tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if a peace deal is not reached in 50 days.

Ukraine's parliament has approved an additional $9.8 billion in spending for the military and defense in 2025, amid ongoing conflict with Russia. The funding will support increased weapon production and purchases,

The move blindsided the State Department, Ukraine, European allies and members of Congress, who demanded an explanation from the Pentagon.

Washington: In a significant policy shift, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced fresh military support for Ukraine and threatened sweeping tariffs on Russia’s trading partners, in a bid to pressure Moscow into ending its war within 50 days, The Hill reported.