Trump’s decision to allow weapon sales to Ukraine culminated a five-month effort by allies to help Volodymyr Zelensky rebuild a relationship with the president.

Kremlin officials have shown little interest in ending the conflict despite Trump's 50-day ultimatum to end the war in Ukraine.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth did not inform the White House before he authorized a pause on weapons shipments to Ukraine last week, according to five sources familiar with the matter, setting off a scramble inside the administration to understand why the halt was implemented and explain it to Congress and the Ukrainian government.

The move would mark the first time Trump has approved providing a major weapons system to Kyiv beyond the number authorized by the Biden White House.

Trump asked Ukraine's Zelensky if he could strike Moscow and other Russian targets, the Financial Times reported.

In response, 65 percent of Trump voters backed the provision of arms to Ukraine, almost three times the 22 percent who opposed the move. The results suggest a shift in attitudes among Trump supporters toward aid for Ukraine over the past six months.

The reason involves a TV star, a mission and a powerful Ukrainian weapon — humor. Last week, the White House posted a video on its official Instagram page, showing a woman working at a computer late at night. "Work more, keep more," the subtitles read.

White House warns Ukraine funds up soon — as new analysis finds 90% of billions spent stay in US By . Josh Christenson and Caitlin Doornbos. Published Dec. 4, 2023, 4:31 p.m. ET.

The White House is issuing a stark warning Congress that the US will “kneecap Ukraine on the battlefield” if funding is not approved.. Though the Biden administration has been pushing for ...

The White House and Pentagon have been warning that Ukraine's defenses are weakening under sustained Russian pressure. The last supplemental aid package for Ukraine was approved in Dec. 2022.

The UK is looking to participate in European purchases of US military equipment for Ukraine, as allies seize on Donald Trump’s more hostile stance toward Russia even if it means financing the weapons themselves.