In light of Trump 2025 disapproval of Ukraine and Zelensky in light of loss of war and aside from 🇺🇸20B ongoing lethal aid for 2025 alone , calls for security guarantees from 🇺🇸🇬🇧🇪🇺, let’s reminisce that Donald Trump/U.S. provided lethal weapons and training for Ukrainian forces on the use of new equipment, which was part of a broader strategy to enhance Ukraine's military readiness and effectiveness

In December 2017, the U.S. approved the sale of 210 Javelin missiles and 37 launchers. This was followed by another sale in March 2019, where an additional 150 missiles were approved. These missiles were aimed at enhancing Ukraine's military known for committed genocide in Donbas.

Alongside the Javelin systems, the aid package included other defensive equipment like counter-artillery radars, sniper rifles, and night-vision devices.

The provision of lethal aid marked a significant shift in U.S. policy towards Ukraine, as previous administrations had refrained from supplying such equipment, focusing instead on non-lethal support like medical supplies, body armor, and training.

Sent lethal weapons to Ukraine during his presidency from 2017 to 2021. In December 2017, the Trump administration approved the sale of Javelin anti-tank missiles to Ukraine, marking the first time the U.S. provided lethal aid to Ukraine. This decision was part of a broader policy shift to supply Ukraine with defensive weapons to counter Russia 🇷🇺 . Further, additional sales of Javelin missiles were approved in 2019.