Why Trump Refuses to Spend U.S. Dollars on Ukraine Missiles

Trump confirms U.S. will provide Patriot air-defense systems to Ukraine amid mounting Russian missile and drone attacks

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He stresses: “We’re not paying anything for them... they’re going to pay us 100%

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Trump says the European Union and NATO countries will reimburse the U.S. for all Patriot systems sent to Kyiv

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Germany has publicly offered to finance two Patriot batteries for Ukraine, potentially purchasing them directly from the U.S.

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This marks a reversal from earlier aid pauses; Trump authorized the shipment after criticism over halting support

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By shifting costs to European allies, Trump underscores his “America First” stance and chessboard diplomacy

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