Reuters: US will provide nearly US$400 million in aid to Ukraine, but no Patriot missiles

What Happened

Reuters reported, citing unnamed sources familiar with the situation, that U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has made legal commitments to spend almost all of nearly US$400 million in military aid for Ukraine approved by Congress in late 2025. As of the beginning of this week, US$307 million of the US$400 million had been contracted, and the administration plans to commit the remaining US$93 million before the end of the financial year on 30 September. The first deliveries of offensive weapons and equipment, including spare parts for armoured vehicles, began this month, with the remainder due to be delivered by October 2029. One source said the package does not include missiles for Patriot air defence systems, despite Russia continuing to systematically attack Ukrainian cities with drones and ballistic missiles.

Key Actors

Why It Matters

The aid package sustains U.S. military support for Ukraine while Russia continues drone and ballistic missile strikes. The exclusion of Patriot missiles reflects depleted global stocks strained by the U.S. war with Iran and the war in Ukraine, despite Kyiv's repeated requests for more air defence systems. The 30 September contracting deadline creates pressure on the Trump administration to fully obligate the funds or lose them.

Watch For

Monitor whether the Trump administration contracts the remaining US$93 million before 30 September and whether any future package adds Patriot missiles. Watch for delivery timelines through October 2029, Ukrainian requests for air defence systems, and any change in U.S. policy on Patriot missile transfers.