NATO allies will buy arms, then give them to Ukraine, President Trump said. Patriot air defense systems, missiles and ammunition are among the American-made weapons NATO allies will buy under an arms deal brokered with President Trump to help Ukraine defend itself from Russian attacks.

France and Italy, key NATO members, have reportedly opted out of a new initiative where NATO would purchase U.S. advanced weapons, including air defence systems, for Ukraine. This plan was unveiled on July 14,

On July 16, media outlets Politico and La Stampa reported that both France and Italy have chosen not to participate in a new NATO-led initiative designed to finance the delivery of American weapons to Ukraine.

President Trump met with NATO's Secretary General in the Oval Office. Trump announced a new deal to sell weapons to NATO for distribution inside Ukraine and said he is "not happy" with Russia.

President Trump is now supporting a plan to send advanced weapons — including Patriot missiles — to NATO for delivery to Ukraine, marking a dramatic reversal after months of uncertainty about U.S. support.

President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House where he gave Putin 50 days to a strike peace deal or face tariffs as Trump announces NATO arms package to aid Ukraine.