U.S. President Trump publicly stated at a White House press conference on the 25th that the United States will change its policy towards Ukraine,No more direct financial assistance to Ukraine, if Ukraine needs weapons, must be obtained through European NATO partners。
Trump made it clear that the US had been "exploited" in the past by the US government's commitment of up to $350 billion in financial support to Ukraine. Now the US will stop directly funding Ukraine, and Ukraine's weapons needs will be undertaken by NATO. The US only conducts arms transactions with NATO, and NATO needs to pay for the weapons in full.
President of the United States, Trump:We sell military equipment to NATO at the full price, and NATO distributes the weapons everywhere, Ukraine.
Trump: U.S. only plays an auxiliary role in Ukraine’s security
In addition, Trump said on the 25th that in the security issue of Ukraine, the United States plays only an auxiliary role, and the leading responsibility should be borne by European countries.
British media says the United States is willing to provide intelligence and air support to Ukraine
The British "Financial Times" reported on the 26th that Trump said during a meeting with European leaders that the United States is willing to provide intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR), command and control, and air defense support for post-war Ukraine's security mechanism, and participate in the European-led Ukrainian air defense system.
According to a number of informed European and Ukrainian officials, the Trump administration has conveyed its position to Europe that the United States is ready to provide "strategic support forces" on the premise that Europe promises to send tens of thousands of troops. However, the United States still opposes the direct sending of US troops to Ukraine.
At present, European multinational politicians and the public are still concerned about the deployment of troops in Ukraine, and U.S. Defense Secretary Hegerseth is skeptical of the post-war security mechanisms.
Zelensky: Ukraine plans to earn at least $1 billion a month for U.S. weapons purchases
On the 25th, Ukrainian President Zelensky stated at a joint press conference with visiting Norwegian Prime Minister Steller that Ukraine intends to receive at least $1 billion per month from allies to purchase U.S. weapons. Zelensky also said that the Ukrainian and American teams will hold talks this weekend to discuss the possibility of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, as well as issues such as security guarantees for Ukraine.
Zaharova: All sides should do more on the basis of the results of the Alaska meeting
According to the TASS news agency, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova said on the 25th that all parties should build on the success and achievements of the meeting between Russian and American leaders in Alaska, and Russia is doing so. According to the news released by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the 24th, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said that Russian President Vladimir Putin is willing to meet with Ukrainian leaders, provided that the meeting can indeed bring decisive results, but the current agenda for the meeting between the leaders of the two countries is not ready. Well, Russia proposes to raise the level of the Russian-Ukrainian negotiating delegation first.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump met on Friday in Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. The two sides said the meeting was “constructive” and “fruitful”, but no agreement was reached on issues such as a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.