The US is urging its European allies to buy more weapons for Ukraine.

(Dan Tri Newspaper) - The administration of President Donald Trump plans to encourage European allies to buy more American weapons for Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA on September 22, 2024 (Photo: AFP).

Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter, reported on February 10 that the Trump administration plans to urge European allies to purchase more US weapons for Ukraine ahead of potential peace talks with Russia.

According to sources, if implemented, this plan would help reassure Ukrainian leaders, many of whom fear President Trump might block military aid to Kyiv. The plan would also improve Ukraine's negotiating position.

European countries previously purchased American weapons for Ukraine under President Joe Biden's administration.

Sources reveal that U.S. officials, including President Trump's special envoy for Ukraine, retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, will discuss potential arms purchases with European allies this week at the Munich Security Conference.

According to sources, this is one of several ideas the Trump administration is discussing to continue transferring American weapons to Kyiv without Washington having to spend significant additional money.

In an interview with Reuters on February 10, envoy Kellogg declined to confirm the plan, but said, "The U.S. has always wanted to sell American-made weapons because it strengthens the American economy ."

"There are plenty of options out there. The transfer process is still underway," Kellogg said, confirming that previous arms shipments approved by former President Joe Biden are still flowing into Ukraine.

US officials have stated in recent days that the Trump administration wants to recover the billions of dollars the country has spent on the war in Ukraine and that Europe needs to do more to support Kyiv.

"I think a fundamental principle here is that Europe has a responsibility for future conflicts," US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said in an interview on February 9.

It is unclear whether the U.S. plans to require European countries to purchase American weapons through commercial contracts or directly from U.S. stockpiles. Some commercial contracts could take years to complete.

The Trump administration has debated for weeks whether and how to continue supplying weapons to Ukraine.

Trump had stated during his presidential campaign that he would cut off all aid to Ukraine. However, some of Trump's advisers say Washington should continue military support to Kyiv, especially if peace talks are delayed until later this year.

President Biden approved more than $65 billion in security aid to Ukraine during his term, including billions of dollars in his final months in office.

However, officials in Kyiv, including President Volodymyr Zelensky, have said that Ukraine needs more security guarantees before engaging in negotiations with Moscow.

U.S. government officials view a weapons deal with Europe as a potential alternative, allowing Washington to support Kyiv without spending American taxpayers' money. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said last month that Europe would pay for U.S. weapons for Ukraine.

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