Trump proposes European purchase of US arms for Ukraine
The President of the USA, Donald Trump, announced the readiness to allow Europe to purchase weapons manufactured in the United States. The weapons could then be sent to Ukraine and used in the conflict with Russia, reports "Bloomberg," citing Trump.
"The move would potentially let Ukraine use American weapons, even as the US withdraws its military support for the country, as Trump tries to negotiate an end to the three-year war," reads "Bloomberg."
The Trump administration has informed Western allies that it wants them to buy American weapons and military equipment to maintain NATO unity. Additionally, the USA expects Europe to purchase more American energy.
European support package
In Munich, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced that Europe would focus on military training, expediting aid, arms deliveries, and what Europe can offer as security guarantees.
- We will launch a large package that has never been seen in this dimension before - said German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in an interview on the sidelines of the meeting in Munich.
A potential source of funding could be frozen Russian assets valued at $300 (CAD 425) billion, which are held in various European countries.
