WASHINGTON — The US has resumed sending military aid to Ukraine after President Trump reversed a decision by the Pentagon to stop shipments of weapons the war-torn country needs to defend against Russia’s intense aerial assaults, according to US and Ukrainian officials.

The move blindsided the State Department, Ukraine, European allies and members of Congress, who demanded an explanation from the Pentagon.

After years pressing to end U.S. aid to Ukraine, many Republicans have abandoned that position now that President Trump is supporting the country against Russian aggression.

Trump said the new Patriot systems would arrive in Ukraine within a few days. These advanced air defence systems are considered crucial in protecting Ukraine from ongoing Russian missile attacks.

U.S. military and NATO officials are discussing a possible plan that could be unveiled in the coming days to provide Ukraine with much-needed aerial defense weapons.

Under the plan, other NATO countries would buy U.S.-made arms, then give them to Ukraine to defend itself against Russia. NATO’s secretary general was set to meet Mr. Trump on Monday.

Rubio says those weapons could be transferred to Ukraine, with European countries buying replacements from the U.S.

US President Donald Trump is considering a new military aid package to Ukraine worth hundreds of millions of dollars. This is according to two sources Politico familiar with the plan.

Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky has confirmed that US military aid shipments to Ukraine have resumed, following a temporary suspension earlier this month, RT reported. We have received political signals at the highest level,