New statements by Donald Trump, ammunition production, and a firm response to russian war crimes all reflect the United States’ consistent support for Ukraine—both politically and at the military-industrial level. While the Kremlin continues to pressure through diplomacy, the Pentagon is preparing for a technological war with russia and China.
Trump Says NATO Will Pay for Weapons Supplied to Ukraine
In an interview with NBC News U.S. President Donald Trump said NATO had agreed to fully fund American weapons being sent to Ukraine. “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying 100 percent for those weapons,” he said, noting the agreement was reached during the summit in The Hague.
Among the weapons mentioned are missiles for Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems, which NATO will then transfer to Ukraine.
President Trump has also made a number of statements expressing disappointment with its actions in the war. He has also announced a major statement to be made in the near future and expressed support for sanctions initiatives in Congress.
“They will pass a very large and very painful bill,” he said, referring to the new sanctions package initiated by Senator Lindsey Graham.
At the same time, Donald Trump emphasized that he reserves the final decision on the implementation of sanctions.
Trump to Provide Ukraine with Weapons via Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA)
According to ReutersTrump’s administration is preparing to provide military aid to Ukraine via the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA) for the first time. This mechanism allows for the immediate withdrawal of weapons from U.S. stockpiles.
The proposed $300 million package could include Patriot systems and medium-range missiles. The final list has not yet been confirmed.
Until now, U.S. aid to Ukraine came only from transfers authorized by the Biden administration. This move signals renewed interest by the Trump administration in supporting Ukraine.
Roughly $3.86 billion still remains in the PDA budget, which hasn’t been tapped since January 2025. Experts say activating the PDA underscores a more responsive approach to wartime needs.
Ukraine and U.S. Launch Joint Gunpowder Production
During the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Rome, over five agreements were signed in the defense industry, including one between Ukroboronprom and an American company for joint gunpowder production in the U.S.
Presidential advisor Oleksandr Kamyshin noted that Italian defense producers and U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg were present at the signings, highlighting trilateral cooperation between Ukraine, the U.S., and Europe.
Kamyshin emphasized that two years ago such cooperation seemed unattainable, but now Ukraine is entering a systematic format of working with partners. The production of gunpowder in the USA with the involvement of Ukrainian capacities is an example of the practical implementation of a strategic partnership, which should strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities in the conditions of a full-scale war. The agreement was the result of the work of the Ministry of Strategic Industry and allows strengthening Ukraine's positions in the field of production of critical weapons components.
New York Post Features Photo of Child Killed in russian Attack
On July 11, the New York Post published a cover photo of a one-year-old boy killed by a russian drone in the village of Pravdyne, Kherson region. The image was captioned: “Moscow turns Kherson into a human safari.”
Andriy Yermak, Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, warned the outlet that the drone operator targeted the child deliberately.
“It was hunting,” he said. “The operator watched the child play through the drone’s camera and cold-bloodedly attacked.”
According to Yermak, such incidents are not isolated: “For russians, killing civilians in Ukraine has become a sport.” The child’s grandmother, a 64-year-old woman, suffered a concussion and brain trauma.
Pentagon to Outpace russia and China in Drone Production
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued an order to radically accelerate drone development and deployment. Commanders can now purchase, test, and deploy drones—including 3D-printed models—without going through outdated bureaucratic processes.
Three testing grounds are to be established, with involvement from AI experts. Hegseth compared drones to ammunition: they must be cheap and expendable. By 2027, the U.S. aims to dominate the small drone sector, gaining technological advantage over russia and China. Analysts view this as part of a broader rearmament strategy for hybrid warfare.
ISW: Kremlin Uses U.S. Dialogue to Distract from War
According to the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Kremlin is using diplomatic engagements with the U.S. to deflect attention from its war in Ukraine. ISW analysts note russia shows no genuine interest in ending hostilities. The July 10 meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and russian foreign minister Lavrov was another example of russia’s diplomatic performance.
Meanwhile, moscow continues to push ultimatums—like “demilitarization” and “recognition of realities on the ground”—that amount to calls for Ukraine’s capitulation. ISW believes russia is using economic, humanitarian, and aviation cooperation talks as leverage to extract concessions from the U.S.
Author: Danylo Pievchev