By Shumaila Aslam
Bureau Chief Pakistan
Snn News Finland
President Donald Trump said the United States sells Weapons to EU and ammunition to the European Union, which then decides how much of that equipment to pass on to Ukraine, rather than Washington dealing with Kyiv directly.
He made the comments in an interview with Real America’s Voice, according to Azerbaijan’s APA news agency.
What Trump Said About US Arms Sales to the EU
Trump described the current arrangement as a hands-off one from Washington’s side. He said the US sells ammunition, fighter jets, and other equipment to European buyers, who then decide independently how to use it.
Trump put it plainly: “We sell ammunition to the European Union, we sell fighter jets, we sell everything.
” From there, he said, it’s out of Washington’s hands Weapons to EU governments decide for themselves how much of that equipment ultimately makes its way to Ukraine.
He framed this as a shift from the previous administration’s approach, saying his government now expects European governments to pay for the equipment rather than the US absorbing the cost directly.
Trump Blames Biden for Depleted Ammunition Stockpiles
A large part of Trump’s comments focused on the state of US ammunition reserves. He said stockpiles had fallen because of the scale of military aid the Biden administration sent to Ukraine, citing a figure of $300 billion in ammunition and suggesting this was rarely acknowledged publicly.
Trump additionally pushed back on how the previous administration disclosed its Ukraine aid totals, though the interview did not provide a precise, quotable line only a general characterization that couldn’t be independently confirmed.
This isn’t a new line of attack for Trump. He has consistently pointed to shrinking ammunition reserves to draw a contrast with Biden-era policy, using it to argue that his own strategy pushes more of the cost onto Europe.
Key Facts
- Trump says the US sells weapons to the Weapons to EU Union, not directly to Ukraine.
- European governments reportedly pay full price and decide independently how much equipment to forward to Kyiv.
- Trump attributes low US ammunition stockpiles to Biden-era military aid, citing a $300 billion figure.
- The arrangement follows a mid-2025 deal in which NATO allies agreed to buy US weapons, including Patriot systems, for Ukraine.
- Countries reported as participating buyers include Germany, Finland, Canada, Norway, Sweden, the UK, and Denmark.
- Weapons to EU
FAQs:
Does the US send weapons to Ukraine directly?
According to Trump, no the US sells the equipment to the European Union, and Weapons to EU governments decide how much to transfer to Ukraine.
Why does Trump say US ammunition stockpiles are low?
He attributes it to the scale of military aid sent to Ukraine under the Biden administration, citing a figure of $300 billion.
Who is paying for the US weapons going to Ukraine now?
Under the current arrangement, Weapons to EU and NATO governments reportedly pay for the equipment rather than the US covering the cost.
Which countries are involved in buying US weapons for Ukraine?
Reported buyers include Germany, Finland, Canada, Norway, Sweden, the UK, and Denmark, according to NATO officials.
Context: Europe Paying for US Weapons Deliveries
Trump’s remarks fit into a broader arrangement his administration has pursued since mid-2025, under which NATO allies agreed to purchase American-made weapons including Patriot air defense systems for onward transfer to Ukraine, with Weapons to EU governments covering the cost rather than the US Treasury.
Officials including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have said Germany, Finland, Canada, Norway, Sweden, the UK, and Denmark are among the participating buyers.
The arrangement has let the Trump administration continue supplying Kyiv with US-made arms while publicly distancing itself from direct involvement in Ukraine’s war effort, a distinction Trump underscored again in this latest interview.
Trump blames Biden for decline in US ammunition stockpiles
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