NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to meet with US President Donald Trump this week, following the US leader's announcement of plans to sell advanced weaponry to NATO allies for subsequent transfer to Ukraine.

Rutte will be in Washington on Monday and Tuesday for discussions with Trump, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and members of Congress.

Trump mentioned the upcoming meeting during a press briefing on Sunday night, stating that the US would supply NATO allies with 'various pieces of very sophisticated (weapons)' and that these allies would cover the full cost.

The timing of Rutte's visit coincides with Trump's previous mention of a 'major statement' regarding Russia, which was teased for Monday.

This development comes as Ukraine continues to face significant aerial assaults from Russian forces.

Although Trump did not provide further details on the announcement, he stated that more information would be available during the meeting with Rutte.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham highlighted the significance of this moment, indicating that the war in Ukraine is nearing a critical juncture with Trump's renewed interest in assisting Kyiv against Russia's invasion.

Graham expressed confidence that weapons would soon begin flowing to Ukraine at an unprecedented rate, cautioning that Russian President Vladimir Putin had miscalculated by underestimating Trump's willingness to support Ukraine.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that some of the US-made weapons Ukraine seeks are currently deployed with NATO allies in Europe.

According to Rubio, these weapons could be transferred more swiftly to Ukraine, with European countries purchasing replacements from the US.

Meanwhile, Trump faces pressure from both sides of the US political spectrum and European allies to support legislation aimed at crippling Russia's oil industry and imposing additional sanctions on Moscow.

The proposed legislation includes a 500% tariff on goods imported from countries continuing to purchase Russian oil, gas, uranium, and other exports.

This measure would significantly impact economies such as Brazil, China, and India, which account for the majority of Russia's energy trade.

The US and Europe have already imposed various import and export bans on a wide range of goods to and from Russia in response to the ongoing conflict.

This situation underscores the complex dynamics involved in global military support and economic sanctions, highlighting the delicate balance that must be maintained between national security interests and international cooperation.