Trump commented on the possibility of redirecting weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East
During a cabinet meeting on March 26, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed the practice of transferring American weapons between different regions of the world.
Responding to a question about the possibility of redirecting ammunition intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, he noted that the U.S. routinely uses stockpiles from one location to meet the needs of another, according to the EP. Trump emphasized that the country has significant arms reserves, particularly in Germany and throughout Europe.
The American leader again criticized the previous administration for what he considers excessive aid to Ukraine, which he estimated at $350 billion. Trump stated that the U.S. is not currently giving away weapons but is selling them to NATO, which may subsequently transfer these resources to the Ukrainian side. He added that the situation with Ukraine remains very complex, but the United States continues to work on resolving it within the framework of its current strategy.
Earlier, The Washington Post reported that the Pentagon is considering redirecting weapons intended for Ukraine to the Middle East, as the war in Iran is depleting the U.S. Army’s stockpiles of some of its most critical ammunition. According to the publication’s sources, the weapons that could be redirected include air defense interceptor missiles.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that U.S. weapons intended for Ukraine under the PURL mechanism will not be redirected to the Middle East.
