US EditionEuropean Countries Open to Buying U.S. Arms for Ukraine, but Need Details
EUROPE, JUL 15 – Denmark and the Netherlands plan to fund U.S. weapon purchases for Ukraine, joining other NATO allies in a $billions arms scheme to speed military aid, officials said.
- At a joint announcement with U.S. President Donald Trump, NATO leader Mark Rutte revealed a plan for European NATO countries to purchase American weapons and transfer them to Ukraine.
- The plan addresses Russia's invasion of Ukraine by having European countries supply weapons they currently hold, which would then be replenished with new arms provided by the U.S., although many specifics of the arrangement remain unclear.
- A group of countries, such as Germany, Finland, Norway, Sweden, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Canada, and Denmark, have shown willingness to participate in the initiative, with Denmark indicating it will support financially due to not possessing Patriot missile systems.
- Rutte said the arms purchases would total billions of dollars and include Patriot missile systems, but some countries still do not know the exact requirements and arrangements.
- This initiative may speed arms delivery to Ukraine but could leave donor countries' defenses exposed until replacements arrive, indicating ongoing coordination challenges.
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Europeans open to buying US arms for Ukraine under Trump plan but need details
By Lili Bayer and Andrew Gray
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"After some hesitation by the US, it seems they have come to the right side," said the Danish Foreign Minister.
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