US Reportedly Approves First Ukraine Weapons Aid Under NATO-Funded Deal

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Above: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump shake hands during a meeting at the White House on Aug. 18, 2025. Image copyright: MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Pro-government narrative

This NATO-funded weapons program is a wise arrangement that helps the U.S. economy while ensuring support for Ukraine continues. Through this initiative, America's European allies are finally taking responsibility for their own security, stepping up to pay their fair share instead of freeloading off American taxpayers.

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Pro-Ukraine narrative

While the newly established PURL model is a step in the right direction, Ukraine is still in a precarious position, with high battlefield losses and a sustained recruitment crisis. To ensure Ukraine’s survival and to neutralize the threat of Russia in the long run, the West must double down its military and financial support for Kyiv.

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