The arrangement allows Ukraine to get weapons it needs in its war with Russia while providing a way for Europe to increase its defense spending as promised.

Trump says he struck deal to supply weapons to Ukraine through Nato - Ukrainian intelligence officer shot dead in Kyiv car park in broad daylight with assailant still at large

U.S. President Donald Trump shared several announcements Thursday pertaining to the Ukraine war while hinting at a"major statement" coming Monday.The president made clear that he supports the Senate bill imposing heavy economic sanctions on Moscow after doubling down on his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin's handling of the war in Ukraine,

We need to do our oversight here, ask our questions of this administration just as we have previous administrations. We need to hold hearings and ask questions"

The Pentagon last week announced that it would hold back some weapons pledged to Ukraine because of what U.S. officials said were concerns that American stockpiles were in short supply.

Following the Pentagon announcing a pause on weapons, the U.S. president said Ukraine must defend itself from Russia.

In a wide-ranging interview with NBC News, Trump talked about tariffs, sending Patriot missiles to NATO for Ukraine and how he'll sell his recently passed "big, beautiful bill."