Trump’s New Ukraine Weapons Plan: U.S. Arms via NATO – Who Pays?
(Source: Reuters + Official Statements)
π₯ Breaking News:
- Trump announces new weapons route for Ukraine:
β U.S. sends arms to NATO first
β NATO then delivers to Ukraine
β NATO countries foot 100% of the bill - First major weapons package ($300 million) coming soon
π£ What’s Coming:
βοΈ Patriot missiles (to stop Russian attacks)
βοΈ Offensive rockets (to fight back)
βοΈ More to be decided Thursday
π Big Change:
- Trump using same emergency power as Biden did
- But insists NATO pays, not U.S. taxpayers
- Comes as Russia ramps up attacks (400+ drones/missiles just yesterday)
πΊπ¦ Ukraine’s Reality Right Now:
- Kyiv under “nightly terror” from bombs
- 2 dead, 26 wounded in latest strikes
- Zelensky pleads: “We need weapons faster”
π° Meanwhile in Rome:
- World pledges $12 billion to rebuild Ukraine
- EU chips in $2.7 billion
- Debate grows over using frozen Russian money
ποΈ What Next?
- Trump promises “major Russia statement” Monday
- U.S. and Russia hold tense talks in Malaysia
- New sanctions on Moscow being discussed
βοΈ Trump’s Tightrope:
β
Sending weapons (like Biden)
β But fighting with Zelensky
β
Criticizes Putin’s war
β Praised Russia in past
(Live updates via Reuters correspondents in U.S., Ukraine & Malaysia)
π¬ Your Take:
Good plan or too complicated?
π Vote:
β
“Smart – Makes NATO pay”
β “Just send weapons directly!”
