Trump weapons pledge marks major step forward for Ukraine
President Trump announced a major weapons package
for Ukraine
President Trump announced via tweet that America will be sending "substantial additional"
weapons
to Ukraine, in amajor step forward
in supporting the country in its ongoing conflict with Russia.The package will include
additional Javelin missiles
,radar systems
, andbatteries
. According to one official, the US intends to provide Ukraine with "everything they need to dominate the battlefield"The move follows a
series of dramatic events
over the weekend in whichTrump reportedly discussed the Ukraine conflict
withRussian leader Vladimir Putin
, andbriefly considered
a plan towithdraw American troops from Germany
, a key NATO ally.The weapons package is
