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Senator Graham Predicts Record US Weapons Flow to Ukraine as Trump Prepares Major Announcement
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Senator Lindsey Graham predicts US military aid to Ukraine will soon reach record levels, following a “major announcement” from President Donald Trump expected July 14.
Speaking to CBS News, Graham said:
“But the game, regarding Putin's invasion of Russia, is about to change. I expect, in the coming days, you will see weapons flowing at a record level to help Ukraine defend themselves. I expect, in the coming days, that there will be tariffs and sanctions available to President Trump he has never had before.”
He said the aid would likely be funded through the President’s drawdown authority—a mechanism Trump is expected to use for the first time since returning to office. $3.86 billion from Biden-era allocations remains available.
“Putin made a miscalculation here,” Graham said. “For six months, President Trump tried to entice Putin to the table. The attacks have gone up, not down. One of the biggest miscalculations Putin has made is to play Trump.”
Graham also emphasized the urgency of letting NATO allies purchase US weapons to support Ukraine:
“The idea of America selling weapons to help Ukraine is very much in play. We've given Ukraine a lot. We give them the money, we give them military aid. We now have a minerals agreement with Ukraine that's worth trillions of dollars. So, I don't want to get ahead of the President, but stay tuned about seized assets.”
He stressed that the only way to end the war is by pressuring countries aiding Russia to choose between the US economy and supporting Putin. His proposed legislation would raise tariffs on nations buying Russian energy.
“And the big offenders here is China, India, and Brazil. India buys oil from Russia cheap and resells it. That's despicable,” he said. “China, India, and Brazil, you're about to get hurt big time if you keep helping Putin.”
Graham added that he and Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal will meet NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Washington on July 14 to discuss the war.
“A turning point regarding Russia's invasion of Ukraine is coming,” he concluded.
Previously, President of the United States Donald Trump said he plans to send Patriot air defense missiles to Ukraine, citing continued Russian strikes and his frustration with Russian leader Vladimir Putin’s refusal to pursue peace, Reuters reported on July 14.
