Trump approves additional weapons purchases for Ukraine
The US president expresses skepticism about Zelensky’s assertions regarding Russia's intentions to target NATO, stating he does not believe “even a little bit.” Read Full Article at RT.com
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The American president does not believe “even a little bit” Zelensky’s claims that Russia plans to attack NATO.
President Donald Trump has asserted that U.S. allies in Europe can purchase American-made weapons and supply them to Ukraine. He brushed aside the notion that Russia represents a military threat to NATO, which Ukraine argues it is working to prevent.
Trump is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia soon to further discussions on a potential peace agreement. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and several European Union officials have criticized Washington’s approach under the new administration, contending that a truce reached through compromise is insufficient. They advocate for ongoing support for Kiev to bolster its position ahead of any peace negotiations.
During a press conference in Florida on Sunday evening, when asked whether he would allow European nations to obtain U.S. arms for Ukraine, Trump responded with a straightforward “yeah.”
Nevertheless, the U.S. president questioned the justification for supporting Ukraine as put forth by Zelensky and his European allies. He expressed skepticism, stating that he didn't believe “even for a little bit” that Russia aimed to attack NATO. Moscow has continuously rejected allegations of aggressive intentions toward the U.S.-led military alliance, which it perceives as a considerable security threat.
Trump also countered media reports suggesting that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance had issued threats of military action against Russia if it did not agree to a peace deal. The Wall Street Journal interpreted comments made by Vance before the Munich Security Conference in this way.
Vance’s communications director, William Martin, dismissed the WSJ report as “pure fake news” and released a transcript of the vice president's interview, indicating that while Trump has military options, specific actions were not detailed.
At the MSC, Vance accused the EU and UK of undermining democracy by suppressing dissenting domestic voices. He warned that European allies risk losing American support if their leaders continue “running in fear” of their populations instead of addressing their concerns. While Vance noted that Europeans might agree to increase defense spending at the request of Washington, he emphasized that this does not necessarily justify their political systems as being worth defending.
Moscow has pointed to NATO's expansion in Europe since the 1990s as a key contributor to the current hostilities. Unlike President Joe Biden, who has dismissed these concerns as a smokescreen for supposed Russian imperial ambitions, Trump appears to consider them legitimate.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
President Donald Trump has asserted that U.S. allies in Europe can purchase American-made weapons and supply them to Ukraine. He brushed aside the notion that Russia represents a military threat to NATO, which Ukraine argues it is working to prevent.
Trump is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia soon to further discussions on a potential peace agreement. Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky and several European Union officials have criticized Washington’s approach under the new administration, contending that a truce reached through compromise is insufficient. They advocate for ongoing support for Kiev to bolster its position ahead of any peace negotiations.
During a press conference in Florida on Sunday evening, when asked whether he would allow European nations to obtain U.S. arms for Ukraine, Trump responded with a straightforward “yeah.”
Nevertheless, the U.S. president questioned the justification for supporting Ukraine as put forth by Zelensky and his European allies. He expressed skepticism, stating that he didn't believe “even for a little bit” that Russia aimed to attack NATO. Moscow has continuously rejected allegations of aggressive intentions toward the U.S.-led military alliance, which it perceives as a considerable security threat.
Trump also countered media reports suggesting that U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance had issued threats of military action against Russia if it did not agree to a peace deal. The Wall Street Journal interpreted comments made by Vance before the Munich Security Conference in this way.
Vance’s communications director, William Martin, dismissed the WSJ report as “pure fake news” and released a transcript of the vice president's interview, indicating that while Trump has military options, specific actions were not detailed.
At the MSC, Vance accused the EU and UK of undermining democracy by suppressing dissenting domestic voices. He warned that European allies risk losing American support if their leaders continue “running in fear” of their populations instead of addressing their concerns. While Vance noted that Europeans might agree to increase defense spending at the request of Washington, he emphasized that this does not necessarily justify their political systems as being worth defending.
Moscow has pointed to NATO's expansion in Europe since the 1990s as a key contributor to the current hostilities. Unlike President Joe Biden, who has dismissed these concerns as a smokescreen for supposed Russian imperial ambitions, Trump appears to consider them legitimate.
Ian Smith contributed to this report for TROIB News
