US President Donald Trump stated that his administration has nearly lifted a halt on intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Ukraine is now the world's largest arms importer, according to SIPRI.
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President Trump stated that the United States has "just about" lifted its intelligence pause on Ukraine.
US President Donald Trump stated that his administration has "practically lifted" an intelligence blackout on Ukraine.
He also expects positive outcomes from the US discussions with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia.
"I firmly believe that we will make significant strides this week," he said.
The US president stated that he believed Ukraine would sign a minerals agreement with the United States.
They will sign the minerals deal, but I want them to genuinely desire peace... They haven't demonstrated the level of commitment to peace that is expected.
President Trump stated that his administration is examining various aspects related to tariffs on Russia, and expressed no concern regarding joint military exercises involving Russia, China, and Iran.
US officials are scheduled to hold a meeting with a Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
SIPRI reports that Ukraine has become the world's largest arms importer.
Ukraine has become the world's largest arms importer, more than three years after Russia initiated its full-scale invasion, according to a report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
Ukraine currently accounts for 8.8% of the global total of heavy weapons imports, encompassing items such as tanks, fighter aircraft, and submarines.
Over a five-year period, India holds the second spot with 8.3%, while Qatar and Saudi Arabia are tied in third place with 6.8%, and Pakistan ranks fourth with 4.6%.
According to the SIPRI report, a minimum of 35 countries have supplied arms to Ukraine, with the United States providing 45%, followed by Germany with 12% and Poland with 11%.
The SIPRI data refers to the quantity of arms deliveries, not their monetary value. Due to the significant year-to-year fluctuations in this quantity, researchers compare five-year periods, specifically 2020-24 and 2015-19.
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President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to travel to Saudi Arabia on Monday to meet with the country's crown prince, with his team staying on to engage in discussions with the United States.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling to Saudi Arabia to attend diplomatic talks scheduled to begin on Tuesday.
Following a disagreement between Zelenskyy, US President Donald Trump, and Vice President JD Vance, the US government announced it would suspend military aid and intelligence cooperation with Ukraine.
It is hoped the discussions may aid in reviving the friendship.