Trump greenlights $50m arms sale to Ukraine amidst tensions
The USA plans to approve the sale of weapons to Ukraine valued at at least $50 million, reports the "Kyiv Post." According to sources from the publication, Donald Trump's administration informed Congress of its decision on Wednesday.
What you need to know
- Sale of weapons worth $50 million: The Trump administration informed Congress about its intention to approve the sale of at least $50 million in armaments to Ukraine.
- The approval of the weapon sale to Ukraine comes after a period of suspended military aid to Kyiv.
- The United States and Ukraine have entered into an agreement to establish the American-Ukrainian Investment Fund for Reconstruction.
Citing diplomatic sources, the "Kyiv Post" reported that on Wednesday, Donald Trump's administration notified Congress about the planned sale of weapons to Ukraine. This is the first such decision since the beginning of the US President's second term. On the same day, the United States and Ukraine signed a long-awaited agreement on mineral resources.
Media on Trump's move: The first weapon sale to Ukraine
According to media reports, the value of the transaction is at least $50 million. The decision comes after a several-week period of suspended military aid to Ukraine.
The proposed sale includes the export of defense articles, including technical data and defense services. This information was submitted to Congress under the Arms Export Control Act, which allows the US president to control the import and export of defense articles and services.
Security analyst Colby Badhwar noted that the sale of American weapons to Ukraine continues despite earlier predictions that Trump would completely cut off Ukraine. "All DCS are quiet; they don't get announced publicly like Foreign Military Sales," he said in an interview with the portal.
