Trump prioritizes Patriot missile for Ukraine

The Trump administration has moved Germany ahead of Switzerland for Patriot missile deliveries, allowing Berlin to send two systems to Ukraine. 

This marks President Donald Trump’s first Pentagon-backed weapons deal since he supported arming Ukraine. 

The US will fast-track replacements for Germany, echoing a similar 2024 move by former president Joe Biden’s team. 

Trump now seeks NATO partners to send weapons to Kyiv, promising US backfill in return. Germany, Norway, and others support the plan. Trump insists Ukraine will pay for US arms. 

Still, Europe awaits clarity on delivery timelines and use restrictions. Russia, warning of escalation, said it could strike nations aiding Ukraine. 

Trump gave Moscow a 50-day deadline to negotiate peace or face tariffs and sanctions.