Trump aims to encourage Europe to purchase American weapons for Ukraine.
The Trump administration is preparing to persuade European allies to increase their purchases of American weapons for Ukraine ahead of potential peace talks with Moscow. This was reported by Reuters, as noted by UNN.
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If the plan is formally implemented, it will provide Ukraine with additional guarantees of stable arms supplies, which is critically important amid concerns about a possible shift in U.S. policy under Trump’s leadership. Ukrainian leaders fear that a new administration may restrict aid, especially considering Washington's intentions to reduce its own war spending and shift more responsibility onto European countries.
European nations have already procured American weaponry for Ukraine during Joe Biden's presidency, and this practice may gain new momentum. It is expected that representatives of the Trump administration, particularly retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, will participate in the Munich Security Conference this week, where further arms supplies will be discussed.
Various options are being considered to continue military support for Kyiv without significant American expenditures. Washington notes that the economic benefits of arms exports are an important factor for the U.S., and it is also urging Europe to take a more active role in financing military assistance to Ukraine.
The Trump administration is exploring the redistribution of financial resources directed at supporting Ukraine and emphasizes the need for greater involvement from European allies in providing Kyiv with everything necessary to continue the fight. American officials stress that the future of the conflict should largely depend on European support.
The Ukrainian Embassy in Washington has not yet commented on this initiative.