NATO's supreme allied commander is working to deliver Patriot air and missile defense systems to Ukraine along with other capabilities.

Trump on Monday said the United States would ship "billions of dollars' worth" of military equipment to NATO members, paid for by the alliance, to be handed over to Ukrainian forces battling grinding Russian advances. Trump had earlier this month suggested NATO would "100 percent" pay for U.S. weapons, which would be sent to Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy also held talks with a U.S. envoy on Monday on increasing weapons production and arms purchases.

NATO Secretary-General Mark plans to hold talks with President Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as well as members of Congress.

Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of expanding production to counter Russia's invasion and strike deeper into Russian territory.

Czech-arranged shipments of artillery ammunition to Ukraine are rising this year, proving partners' trust in a government programme matching donations from NATO partners with offers to sell ammunition,

External affairs ministry has cautioned against double standards following NATO chief Rutte's warning of potential secondary sanctions for countries, including India, maintaining trade ties with Russia.

President Donald Trump has long worked to bring peace to Ukraine, but his recent major policy adjustments in response to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reticence toward peace could finally present Trump’s chance to make a deal,