Ukraine war escalation: Trump reverses Patriot missile pledge; Ukraine sinks Rosatom cargo ship in Black Sea; Black Sea attacks surge

Trump walks back license for Ukraine to use US-made Patriot systems, citing technology transfer concerns. This is a major policy shift that weakens Ukraine's air defense ahead of winter. Meanwhile, Ukraine sinks a Rosatom-controlled cargo ship in the Black Sea, escalating maritime risks and sanctions enforcement. Black Sea attacks surge to 35 vessel attacks in July, disrupting CPC terminal and grain exports. The FESCO/DP World deal collapse shows sanctions are biting. These developments converge with the Iran war as Russia shares intel with Iran, and both conflicts strain US resources and alliance credibility.