Arms supplies to Ukraine have continued despite U. S. President Donald Trump’s decision to halt direct donations, according to a NATO military official. After taking office in January, the Trump administration provided only those weapons and donations that had already been approved by former President Joe Biden, an advocate for Ukraine. Since autumn, through a system called the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List (PURL), Ukraine has received weapons from U. S. stocks with funding from NATO countries. Major General Maik Keller stated that there has been no decrease in military supplies since Trump stopped donations, emphasizing that the flow of materials is continuous.
Under Biden’s leadership, the U. S. was Ukraine’s largest military donor, and NATO’s secretary general announced that allies and partners have committed over $4 billion to Ukraine through the new funding scheme. Ukraine relies heavily on U. S. weapons, particularly after Russia’s full-scale invasion began in February 2022. NATO’s mission focused on coordinating arms supplies with Ukraine’s needs in weapons, equipment, and training. The U. S. still supports NSATU’s command and personnel.
In 2025, NSATU reported delivering around 220,000 tons of military aid to Ukraine, which included vehicles and aircraft carrying essential supplies. Keller noted that while the support is vital for Ukraine to maintain its defense, more could always be provided. A second supply hub is expected to be established in Romania by January. Keller highlighted Ukraine’s critical needs, including air defenses and artillery. Trump’s recent National Defense Authorization Act allocated $800 million for military support to Ukraine over two years.
With information from Reuters