Mon Jul 14 02:10:22 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Trump to Send Patriot Missiles to Ukraine Amid Rising Disappointment with Putin**

WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump announced Sunday that the United States will be sending Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine, marking a shift in policy and signaling growing frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s handling of the conflict.

“We will send them Patriots, which they desperately need,” Trump told reporters, adding that the number of batteries was yet to be determined. He expressed disappointment with Putin’s actions, saying, “He talks nice and then he bombs everybody in the evening. So, there’s a little bit of a problem there. I don’t like it.”

This announcement follows Trump’s recent confirmation that his administration would allow NATO allies to purchase weapons for transfer to Kyiv. Trump is scheduled to meet with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte this week, with discussions expected to center on the planned arms shipments.

While specific details of a “major statement” on Russia, teased by Trump for Monday, remain unclear, reports suggest it could include “offensive weapons” for Ukraine, according to Axios sources.

Trump’s shift comes after campaigning on a promise to swiftly end the war. He has voiced growing disillusionment with Putin’s refusal to agree to a peace deal, rejecting U.S. proposals for a 30-day ceasefire.

Senator Lindsey Graham unveiled a bipartisan sanctions bill offering the President broad authority to impose tariffs on countries aiding Russia’s war effort. “This congressional package… would give President Trump the ability to impose 500 percent tariffs on any country that helps Russia and props up Putin’s war machine,” Graham stated.

The move signals a potential escalation of U.S. involvement in the conflict and reflects mounting pressure on Putin to negotiate a resolution.

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