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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that US military aid to Ukraine has officially resumed.

Getting into it: Zelensky confirmed the resumption of critical arms shipments during remarks in Rome, stating, “It seems that supplies have been restored,” just days after the US abruptly paused deliveries of Patriot missile interceptors and precision-guided munitions. The suspension, which reportedly occurred without White House coordination, sparked concern in Kyiv as Russia ramped up drone and missile attacks across Ukrainian cities.  

Zelensky had publicly warned that the delay in air defense systems would leave Ukraine vulnerable, stressing that “the Russian aerial terror is increasing, and our people cannot be left defenseless.” His government had called for at least 10 additional Patriot batteries, underscoring their role as “the best protection against missile terror.”

The aid pause was reversed following political backlash in the Senate, leading to Trump unveiling a new NATO-led framework in which the US sells weapons to NATO allies, who then deliver them to Ukraine with full reimbursement. Zelensky welcomed the shift, noting that Germany and Norway have already committed to financing several Patriot systems under the new plan. He highlighted fresh “European defense packages” in a Friday message, saying that Ukrainian forces would coordinate with US envoy Keith Kellogg in the coming week to expedite implementation.

This renewed support arrives as Trump prepares to make what he called a “major statement” on Russia, expected within the next 24 hours. Though the content remains undisclosed, the announcement is anticipated to address both the direction of US policy and possible steps toward resolving the conflict. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is also scheduled to visit Washington today for high-level meetings with Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.