SANTOSTILO TRUMP ARMS UKRAINE AND THREATENS SANCTIONS ON BUYERS OF RUSSIAN OIL
Context & Strategic Pivot On July 14, 2025, President Donald Trump dramatically reversed earlier restraint, announcing that the U.S. will provide advanced weapons, including Patriot air-defense systems, to Ukraine. NATO allies—Germany, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the U.K., Netherlands, and Canada—will purchase replacements, effectively funding the transfer. This marks a shift away from Trump’s prior pursuit … Read more