US President Donald Trump announced he will deliver a major statement regarding Russia on Monday, July 15, 2025. Speaking to NBC News, Trump did not disclose specific details about the content of the statement but expressed disappointment with Russian President Vladimir Putin, particularly in relation to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump hinted at developments tied to the war and suggested that the announcement would be consequential, stating, "You'll be seeing things happen." In recent remarks, he also referenced a new arms delivery scheme involving NATO, indicating ongoing US support for Ukraine through indirect channels. The announcement comes amid heightened tensions over the war in Ukraine and follows Trump's recent toughening stance on Russia. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is scheduled to visit Washington, D.C., for meetings with Trump and other US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, underscoring the broader geopolitical context in which the statement is expected.