'We have to': Trump says U.S. to send more weapons to Ukraine

US Foreign Policy & Geopolitics - The US administration is considering sending more weapons to Ukraine, primarily defensive weapons, as Ukraine is "getting hit very hard" [1][2] - The administration expresses dissatisfaction with President Putin and believes the situation in Ukraine would not have occurred if the speaker were president [2] - The relationship between President Trump and Vladimir Putin is reportedly fraying, with Trump showing increasing frustration over Putin's escalation of attacks in Ukraine [3][4][5] - The US administration has been reluctant to punish Moscow aggressively and has not supported the aggressive sanctions bill in the Senate [6][7] - The administration is considering increasing American help to Ukraine in terms of weapons, but prefers European partners to step up with defensive missiles [9][10] Potential Policy Levers - The administration may use a bipartisan sanctions bill as a lever if Putin refuses to engage seriously [8] - Another potential lever is to increase the amount of American help to Ukraine in terms of weapons [9] Challenges & Inconsistencies - The speaker's pro-Russian position and animosity towards Zelensky and Ukraine remain a challenge [12] - There is an inconsistency between the speaker's policy and goals regarding peace in Europe, which needs to be addressed [13][14]