Though Trump's decision was welcomed by leaders in Kyiv, Ukrainians and their supporters abroad also raised concerns that the 50-day window may offer Russian President Vladimir Putin an opportunity to intensify his long-range strikes against Ukrainian cities and ongoing summer frontline offensive.

New developments Tuesday reinforced the idea that President Donald Trump has significantly shifted his view of the Ukraine war.

President Donald Trump, earlier this week, announced something of a reset for the U.S. approach to the Russia-Ukraine war. The White House announced, at an event with the secretary general of NATO, that it will make weapons available to Ukraine by selling them through NATO allies in Europe.

Trump said the United States would put secondary tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if a peace deal is not reached in 50 days.

President Donald Trump has announced a new strategy to arm Ukraine — without sending American weapons directly. Instead, he wants NATO allies to donate their existing weapons systems, particularly Patriot missile batteries,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also held talks with a U.S. envoy on Monday on increasing weapons production and arms purchases.

US President Donald Trump has finally found a way to arm Ukraine: ask European allies to hand over their weapons and buy American ones in return. Now comes the hard part - agreeing on who will transfer the valuable weapons,