Trump says he struck a deal to send weapons to NATO for Ukraine

US-Russia Relations - The US President expressed disappointment in Russia and hinted at a major statement on Russia planned for Monday, but declined to elaborate [1][7] - The President's frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin is growing [5][9] - Moscow's reaction to the President's frustration is calm, indicating they will weather the current storm [10] US-NATO-Ukraine Dynamics - The US is sending weapons to NATO, with NATO paying 100% for those weapons, which will then be given to Ukraine [2] - The US is not sending weapons directly to Ukraine, but through NATO [2] - NATO continues to work to ensure Ukraine has the support they need, including procuring key supplies from the US, such as air defense and ammunition [3] - It is unclear how the deal with NATO will work practically, and the President wants to distance himself from directly contributing aid to Ukraine [4][5][6] Potential Sanctions - Senator Lindsey Graham is preparing a sanctions package against Russia [8] - The President's announcement on Monday may involve sanctions against Russia [7][8][11] Personnel - The President stated that Defense Secretary Pete Hegathth is doing a great job, despite reports of paused weapons shipments without White House awareness [11] - The President tends to stick with people until he doesn't [12]