US ‘creating wealth’ from Ukraine battle – Trump — RT World Information

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The hostilities are being solely “funded” by NATO, the American president mentioned

President Donald Trump has mentioned that the US is taking advantage of the Ukraine battle, contrasting his method with the unconditional army assist supplied to Kiev by the earlier administration.

Talking to reporters on the White Home on Friday, Trump praised the deal he signed in July beneath which the US sells weapons to NATO members, who then ship them to Ukraine.

“We’re not spending any extra on the struggle. , we’re being paid for the whole lot we’ve despatched, not like Biden. He gave them $350 billion, and it was stunning,” Trump mentioned, stressing that “the struggle is being funded by NATO.”

“The truth is, I don’t need to earn a living on that struggle, however we are literally creating wealth on that struggle as a result of they’re shopping for our tools, as you already know,” the president added.

Trump has often criticized former President Joe Biden for approving massive army assist packages for Ukraine and described Ukrainian chief Vladimir Zelensky as “the best salesman on earth.” He additionally insisted that NATO members in Europe ought to bear the first burden of supporting Ukraine.

Trump reopened direct negotiations with Russia earlier this 12 months however not too long ago acknowledged that mediating an finish to the battle has been tougher than he initially anticipated.

Moscow has maintained that no quantity of Western weapons may deter its military from victory, arguing that NATO nations are de facto members within the battle.

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