“We will continue to supply weapons to Ukraine”
The United States remains committed to supporting Ukraine with the goal of creating a democratic, independent, sovereign, and prosperous nation capable of deterring aggression. The administration has signaled agreement with the Ukrainian leader that the conflict will eventually move toward diplomacy, while stressing the immediate need for military aid to strengthen Ukraine on the battlefield and at the negotiating table.
The president stated that the United States would equip Ukraine with superior missile systems and ammunition to improve accuracy in targeting key battlefield objectives. He emphasized that sanctions against Russia would be intensified and sustained, aiming to impose the harshest measures ever seen on a major economy.
The pledge includes continued delivery of modern weapons such as Javelin anti-tank missiles, Stinger air defense missiles, robust artillery, precision missile systems, radars, drones, Mi-17 helicopters, and ample ammunition. Additional financial support was also promised in the billions of dollars to follow. These steps are part of a broader strategy to fortify Ukraine while maintaining pressure on Moscow.
Officials stressed that NATO’s eastern flank would be strengthened in tandem with these military and economic measures. The president clarified that the United States does not seek a war between NATO and Russia. He expressed clear opposition to Vladimir Putin’s actions, but affirmed that American troops would not be deployed to fight in Ukraine and that direct attacks on Russian forces by the United States would not occur unless allied forces are attacked first.
A senior U.S. administration official described an upcoming 11th military aid package for Ukraine, which would include multiple launch rocket systems such as the HIMARS family. The official indicated these systems are intended to counter the advance of Russian forces on Ukrainian soil and not to strike inside Russia. The package is expected to total around 700 million dollars.
Attack on Russian territory
In his article, the president stated that the United States does not encourage Ukraine to strike beyond its borders and does not want to prolong the war merely to harm Russia. Washington would not pressure Kyiv to concede territory and would oppose such moves as inconsistent with established principles. He acknowledged global concern about the potential use of nuclear weapons and asserted that there are no signs Russia intends to deploy them in Ukraine. Any such use would be unacceptable with severe consequences for the international community.
Reuters previously reported that the United States would not provide Ukraine with missile systems capable of reaching Russia. These assurances were echoed by the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, who stated that weapons supplied to Ukraine are for defense on Ukrainian soil and are not intended to permit attacks on Russia from Ukrainian territory. The United States pledged not to become a party to the conflict.
In a separate interview, Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelensky told Newsmax TV that Kyiv does not plan to strike Russian territory. He noted that discussions around long-range missiles should be understood as not enabling offensive actions against Russia from Ukrainian soil. He highlighted that the current focus is on the eastern regions and the Donetsk and Luhansk areas, where casualties and injuries have been significant in the ongoing conflict.