Ukraine is turning $1,000 drones into a serious weapon against Russia, and it's slowly winning back support in Washington.

• Ukraine says it hit around 200 Russian ships, including oil tankers, with drones in just a few weeks in July.
• The drones cost about $1,000 each, while the jets and gear they damage cost tens of millions, flipping the math of war in Ukraine's favor.
• Zelensky is warming ties with US Republicans as claims spread that Russia was feeding Iran intel on military targets.
• Zelensky wants a license to build Patriot missiles so Ukraine can shoot down Russian attacks before they land; Trump says no deal yet.
• Fox News openly reporting that US weapon stockpiles are running low hands leverage to Russia, Iran, and China during negotiations.

Outlook: Putin is threatening a bigger offensive, and the Patriot missile talks will likely drag out as Trump keeps the pressure on.