President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing new financial support for Ukraine, marking his first such consideration since assuming office, according to CBS News citing diplomatic insiders.
Analysts suggest this potential move may serve as a strategic message to Russia, which has intensified its aerial assaults on Ukraine with drones and missiles in recent weeks.
While CBS couldn't confirm the funding source, officials indicated Trump retains access to $3.85 billion in leftover Biden-era allocations. Additionally, approximately $5 billion in frozen Russian assets abroad could potentially be redirected to supply Ukraine with military hardware.
Earlier Reuters reports, based on unnamed sources, revealed Trump's plan to authorize a $300 million weapons package for Ukraine through presidential authority—bypassing congressional approval. Until now, his administration had only dispatched previously approved Biden-era military shipments.