Financial Times: Europe should pay 100 billion dollars for US weapons for Ukraine
Kiev allegedly wants to acquire more Patriot missile systems. Additionally, Europeans should finance further weapon purchases. US President Donald Trump met on Monday...
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According to the Financial Times, Ukraine is proposing that European countries spend 100 billion US dollars to purchase American weapons. The goal is to secure continued US support and maintain President Trump's interest in the conflict.
During Monday's discussions, Ukrainian President Zelensky and several Western European leaders met with Trump to discuss the ongoing war and potential diplomatic solutions. Trump has repeatedly questioned unconditional support for Ukraine and emphasized that NATO allies should finance weapons supplied to Ukraine.
The proposed plan includes 100 billion dollars for US weapons purchases, a potential 50 billion dollar agreement for local drone manufacturing, and acquisition of at least 10 Patriot air defense systems. Trump explicitly stated that the US is selling weapons, not giving them away.
He also claimed after meeting with Putin that Russia might be willing to provide security guarantees for Ukraine, though no specific details were shared. European supporters of Ukraine are struggling to increase production to meet Kiev's military needs, especially as Ukrainian troops continue losing ground to Russian forces.
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