Trump Announces Shipment of Patriot Missiles to Ukraine, Paid for by Europe

Trump announces shipment of Patriot missiles to Ukraine.

Europe to pay for the Patriots.

Trump negotiates weapons for Ukraine with NATO.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he will send Patriot interceptor missile systems to Ukraine to strengthen its defense against Russia.

However, he emphasized that the European Union will cover the total cost of the shipment.

Framing it as a business deal for the country.

So reported EFE.

Trump Announces Shipment of Patriot Missiles to Ukraine

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“I haven’t agreed on the number yet, but they’re going to get some because they need protection, but the European Union is paying for it. We’re not paying for anything, but we’re going to send them. It will be a business for us, and we’ll send them Patriots.”

Trump told the media after attending the FIFA Club World Cup final.

The Patriot missiles are one of the U.S. Army’s main anti-ballistic defense systems, capable of intercepting attacks launched by land or air.

The announcement falls within Washington’s strategy to strengthen Ukraine’s defense against the Russian invasion, but shifting the financial burden to its European allies.

Negotiations with NATO and Meeting with Mark Rutte

The US will send additional weapons to Ukraine, Trump said.
These are additional Patriot systems, which Ukraine “so desperately needs”. However, the US president did not give a precise answer about the possibility of introducing new anti-Russian sanctions.
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Trump revealed that he will formalize the agreement on Monday during his meeting in Washington with the new NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte. The meeting will serve to finalize the logistical and financial details of the weapons shipment.

“We’re going to have a meeting with the Secretary General (of NATO); he’s coming tomorrow, but basically we’re going to send them several pieces of very sophisticated military equipment. They’re going to pay us 100% for it, and that’s the way we want it,” Trump explained.

The president stressed that the United States has already provided aid valued at $350 billion to Ukraine, while Europe has contributed only $100 billion, highlighting his expectation for a greater European commitment to sustain the war effort.

Last Thursday, Trump had already hinted that a preliminary agreement had been reached for NATO to purchase U.S. weapons for subsequent shipment to Ukraine, with the condition that the Atlantic Alliance cover the entire cost.

Criticism of Putin and Possible Announcement of Sanctions

Meanwhile, Trump suggested that there could be an additional announcement about Russia on Monday, expressing his frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin for refusing to agree to a truce and stop attacks in Ukraine.

“Putin really surprised a lot of people. He talks nicely and then bombs everyone in the afternoon. So there’s a little problem there, and I don’t like it,” the president said, leaving open the possibility of sanctions.

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, an ally of Trump, hinted that it could involve a package of measures against Moscow. Graham is pushing legislation in Congress that would allow Trump to impose tougher sanctions, such as 500% tariffs on countries cooperating with the Russian offensive or the seizure of assets related to those activities.

With this hardening of the U.S. stance, Trump aims to increase international pressure on Russia while shifting the financial responsibility of sustaining the supply of advanced weapons to Ukraine onto Europe.

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