US to seek back payment from Europe for Ukraine aid, Trump says - reuters.com

Washington, Sept. 3 – President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he intends to request European countries to reimburse the United States for military aid and munitions that have already been sent to Ukraine.

The president indicated that the request would cover equipment and supplies previously provided to Kyiv as part of the United States’ support for the war effort. He added that the move could signal a pause in further sales of such weapons to allied nations.

Trump’s remarks were made as the United States continues to assess its overall assistance program for Ukraine, which has relied on a combination of congressional appropriations and foreign contributions. The request for repayment would shift part of the financial burden of the aid onto European partners.

No specific figures or timelines for the proposed repayments were disclosed. The president’s comments suggest a potential change in the approach to future arms transfers to both Ukraine and other allied states.