U.S. President Donald Trump has approved sending defensive weapons to Ukraine while signaling potential sanctions against Russia, escalating global tensions amid renewed attacks on Ukrainian cities. 💥
"We're sending some defensive weapons to Ukraine, and I've approved that," Trump announced during a White House cabinet meeting. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly welcomed the move, ordering expanded U.S. contacts to secure "air defense and other critical supplies" through accelerated military coordination. 🛡️
Zelenskyy emphasized in a late-night video address: "We must implement these decisions swiftly to protect our people." This comes as Russia intensifies drone and missile strikes across Ukraine, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov warning that Western weapons deliveries will only "extend the conflict." 🇺🇦⚔️
Trump also criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin over stalled peace efforts, stating: "I'm not happy with Putin… soldiers are dying in the thousands." Meanwhile, a bipartisan U.S. Senate bill proposing sweeping sanctions against Russia hangs in the balance. 🤝💼
With military teams from both countries preparing for high-stakes meetings this week, the world watches as geopolitical chess moves unfold. 🌐✨
