Trump potentially moving 5 billion dollars of confiscated Russian assets to Ukraine, as per CBS reports
In recent developments, President Donald Trump is contemplating allocating additional funds for military support to Ukraine, marking a potential first since he took office. Reports from July 2025 suggest that Trump might announce a new tranche of aid, estimated to be around $300 million, under the Presidential Drawdown Authority (PDA).
The US Senate Armed Services Committee has also approved $500 million in security assistance for Ukraine in the draft 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This proposal includes provisions to extend and increase funding authorized under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative through 2028.
On July 14, President Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced a new delivery mechanism whereby NATO members would send weapons from their stockpiles to Ukraine and purchase U.S. replacements. This announcement was accompanied by the Trump administration’s announcement of $652 million in weapons sales to Ukraine under the Foreign Military Sales program. This additional funding follows the $310 million approved earlier in May 2025.
President Trump's intentions to provide more weapons to Ukraine are driven by his frustration with Russian war efforts, despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations. In July 2025, he issued an ultimatum demanding that Putin accept a ceasefire or risk new U.S. economic sanctions.
It is important to note that the funds for Ukraine have been frozen in the US due to sanctions against Russia. However, the reports do not indicate whether the potential military support funds for Ukraine are also subject to these sanctions.
The news of potential military support for Ukraine has been reported by the Russian newspaper "Moskovsky Komsomolets" and TV company CBS. The reports do not mention any conditions or terms set by President Vladimir Putin for meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky, nor any involvement of the Russian newspaper in this new development.
In summary, as of mid-2025, President Trump’s administration is actively considering and implementing additional military aid to Ukraine, including multimillion-dollar arms deliveries and legislative support for sustained funding. The reports do not indicate whether the funds for military support to Ukraine have been frozen due to sanctions against Russia.
- War-and-conflicts continue to dominate global politics, as President Trump considers providing additional military support to Ukraine, marking a potential escalation in general news.
- The proposed military aid for Ukraine, estimated to be around $300 million, is subject to approval in the draft 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, with provisions for extending and increasing funding allocated for Ukraine from 2026 to 2028.
