U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American weapons manufacturing companies are oriented toward NATO needs, supplying both defensive and offensive systems, including missile systems and Patriot. These remarks were made during a meeting of the U.S. government.
According to him, the United States does not fund the war from its own budget and does not provide Ukraine aid with its own money. He noted that European NATO member countries themselves pay for orders of American military products, which, in his words, are considered the most effective in the world.
They want an American product, an American military product, because it is undoubtedly the best in the world. They have many options, but they want this one.
– Donald Trump
He also emphasized the United States’ involvement in efforts to halt the war and reduce casualties in Ukraine.
Trump acknowledged that the United States earns revenue from arms orders from NATO countries, but did not disclose specific figures.
On July 14, a deal between the United States and NATO was signed, envisaging the delivery of American weapons to Ukraine at the expense of European countries. According to NATO leadership, Kyiv can count on substantial shipments of air defense systems, missiles, and munitions under this agreement.
Experts are studying the context and prospects of the agreement: analysts believe that such a delivery format could speed up the provision of defense systems to Ukraine and demonstrate the unity of the allies, distributing defense costs among participating countries.
The article also discusses the United States’ position on international arms shipments and the importance of transparent cost-sharing among allies.
Context and Possible Consequences of the Agreement
Analysts emphasize that such an arrangement could accelerate the delivery of defense systems to Ukraine and underscore the solidarity of NATO members, while at the same time ensuring a more balanced distribution of defense costs among the allies.
It is also stressed that cost transparency and joint commitments to funding defense are key elements of this cooperation.