Trump will look at giving Ukraine more Patriot missiles as he calls on Putin to end war
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Trump says Ukraine may get more Patriot missiles after Zelensky Nato meeting
- President Donald Trump is considering sending more Patriot missile systems to Ukraine and is not ruling out a new defense assistance package.
- Speaking at the Nato summit in The Netherlands, Trump called on Russian leader Vladimir Putin to end the war, expressing frustration with the ongoing conflict.
- Trump recounted rebuking Putin for offering to mediate Israel-Iran hostilities instead of focusing on ending the war in Ukraine, noting Putin has been “more difficult” than Zelensky.
- He acknowledged Ukraine's urgent need for Patriot anti-air missiles, stating the U.S. would “see if we can make some available” despite their scarcity and prioritization for Israel.
- Nato's 32 member nations reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Ukraine, pledging direct contributions to defense as part of efforts to meet spending thresholds.