President Trump For the first time since taking office authorized U.S. weapons transfers to Ukraine

 

 For the first time since taking office in January, President Trump has reportedly authorized unspecified U.S. weapons transfers to Ukraine under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, which takes from U.S. stockpiles, Reuters reported Thursday. The possible arms transfer is expected to total around $300 million.

 According to Reuters, “The package could include defensive Patriot missiles and offensive medium-range rockets, but a decision on the exact equipment has not been made.”

Why it matters: “The Trump administration has so far only sent weapons authorized by former President Joe Biden,” Reuters notes.