Donald Trump confirms an agreement for “the best military equipment” intended for NATO and Ukraine
Concerning Ukraine and NATO, Donald Trump confirms having concluded an agreement to send weapons to Ukraine, welcoming the fact that the United States manufactures “The best military equipment in the world”. The new equipment will be produced for NATO and can then be sent to Ukraine. “We manufacture the best equipment, the best missiles, the best of everything. European nations know this, and we have entered into an agreement today. (…). We will send them [aux Ukrainiens] weapons, and they are them [les membres de l’OTAN] who will pay them. The United States will make no payment, we do not buy this equipment, but we will make it, and it is they who will finance it. »»
Mark Rutte, NATO secretary general, confirmed the agreement: “This means that Ukraine will be able to get their hands on a really large amount of military equipment, both for air defense and for missiles and ammunition. »» He explained that Donald Trump called her on Thursday to tell him that he wanted to provide Ukraine what she needs, but that he asked Europeans to assume the cost, “Which is completely logical. It is, once again, a sign that Europeans take their responsibilities ”.
Mark Rutte said he was in contact with “Many countries” Who wish to participate in the agreement, notably Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Canada.