Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi held his first phone conversation with the newly appointed Supreme Allied Commander Europe, US Air Force General Alexus Grynkewich,

President Donald Trump reportedly questioned Ukraine about its ability to strike Moscow. Sen. John Curtis said the U.S. should not publicly take that option off the table for Ukraine. Curtis said he was "pleased" Trump restarted weapons shipments after a pause.

Putin invaded Ukraine just over 13 months into Biden's White House term. Between February 24, 2022, and January 20, 2025, the U.S. became the world's biggest supplier of weapons and aid for Ukraine's fight, pledging over $175 billion in support.

NATO plans to gather countries that own Patriot missile systems to support Ukraine. The meeting is expected to take place next week, according to a Reuters journalist, Clauda Tanios. Allied nations are preparing for a key meeting focused on strengthening Ukraine’s air defense.

France and Italy, key NATO members, have reportedly opted out of a new initiative where NATO would purchase U.S. advanced weapons, including air defence systems, for Ukraine. This plan was unveiled on July 14,

President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Russia to accept a peace deal in Ukraine within 50 days or face bruising sanctions has given the Kremlin extra time to pursue its summer offensive.

Addressing a press conference, Rutte emphasised the urgency of the situation, noting Trump's announcement on increasing military support for Ukraine, including air defence systems, missiles, and ammunition.

The Pentagon and U.S. military officials in Europe are working with NATO members to ship more Patriot missile systems to Ukraine and release more munitions that were briefly halted.