Days after approving the availability of weapons to Ukraine by way of NATO, US President Donald Trump has stated that America is not paying for the ammunition. Trump asserted that the European Union is now footing the invoice, and it will likely be a enterprise for the USA. Earlier, Trump had stated that NATO would reimburse the price of US weapons being despatched to Ukraine.
‘NATO, EU To Bear Price’
“We’re spending ZERO DOLLARS. The European Union is paying for it. We’re not paying ANYTHING. It’ll be enterprise for us,” stated Trump, as per News18.
Earlier, after approving the availability of weapons to Ukraine by way of NATO, Trump stated, “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is paying for these weapons, 100%. So what we’re doing is the weapons which can be going out are going to NATO, after which NATO goes to be giving these weapons (to Ukraine), and NATO is paying for these weapons.”
Patriot Missiles To Ukraine
President Trump on Sunday introduced that the USA will ship Patriot air protection missiles to Ukraine. Trump stated that these missiles are essential to defend Ukraine. “Putin actually stunned lots of people. He talks good after which bombs everyone within the night,” stated Trump. The US President stated that the European Union would reimburse the price of these missiles. Notably, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has repeatedly requested NATO and the US to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence system in opposition to Russia.
Trump On Putin
Notably, Trump has been sad with Putin for not negotiating a ceasefire with Ukraine. The US President has change into more and more annoyed with Putin, because the Russian chief has resisted his efforts to dealer a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Two rounds of oblique ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia, brokered by Trump, have failed to supply any outcomes. After a number of cellphone calls with Putin since taking workplace, Trump now appears to be reassessing each his stance and method towards Putin and Russia.