U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he agreed with NATO allies to deliver billions of dollars’ worth of military equipment to Ukraine, such as Patriot missiles needed for its air defense, with the costs to be covered solely by the allies, without U.S. participation.
Specifically, following his meeting with NATO Secretary General Marc Rutte, Trump said they had reached “a very big deal,” under which “billions of dollars’ worth of military equipment is going to be purchased from the United States, going to Nato … And that’s going to be quickly distributed to the battlefield.”
No further details were provided, but initial missile deliveries will be made “within days” from European stockpiles, on the condition that they be replenished with U.S. supplies.
The Kremlin responded that it is taking Trump’s remarks very seriously and “needs time to analyze them.”
Trump also warned Russia that if it fails to reach a peace deal within 50 days, he will impose 100% tariffs on its products, as well as “secondary tariffs” on countries that continue to import Russian oil and other goods.
During his meeting with Trump, Rutte stated that a significant number of NATO allies—including Germany, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, and Canada—are ready to rearm Ukraine under the terms of the agreement.
