The US announced the approval of $322 million in arms sales to Ukraine, including HAWK air defense equipment for $172 million and Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle support for $150 million.
Our friends among NATO countries understand the delicacy of the situation and are trying to do everything possible to ensure Ukraine is present at the summit, while at the same time avoiding antagonizing Trump.
In late January, a week after Trump began his presidency, TransCom briefly halted military aid flights to Ukraine due to an order from Defense Secretary Hegseth, unbeknownst to Trump.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is offering a deal to the US: minerals in exchange for military help, illustrating a troubling return to exploitative colonial practices.