The pause in critical weapons deliveries had come at a difficult moment for Ukraine, which has faced increasing — and more complex — air barrages from Russia during the more than three-year-old war.

US President Donald Trump has said he will send weapons, including Patriot air defence systems, for Ukraine via Nato.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte spoke to Trump earlier Thursday. “Earlier today I urged leaders to go further so Ukraine has more ammunition & air defences,” Rutte posted on X.