Trump described his frustrations with Putin's “meaningless” peace offerings during a cabinet meeting at the White House, stating that despite a courteous facade, the Russian leader's actions fail to advance peace negotiations. "We get a lot of bullshit thrown at us by Putin," Trump revealed to reporters, indicating a stark departure from his previously diplomatic tone towards Russia.

The decision to restart military aid follows a hiatus wherein U.S. support was stalled to evaluate the Pentagon’s weapon inventories. Officials did not disclose the specifics of who halted the assistance, but it had been under considerable scrutiny. With the recent increase in Russian airstrikes targeting key cities in Ukraine, including Kyiv, the resumption of arms shipments is seen as crucial support by Ukrainian officials, who expressed gratitude for the decision shortly after it was announced.

The timeline for the delivery of previously withheld weapons remains unclear, but the approval of air defense interceptors and precision-guided munitions reflects Trump’s renewed stance amid a backdrop of escalating tensions in the region.