Trump Refuses Zelensky Missiles: 'We Want Them Too, Biden Already Gave You $300 Billion'
The US president stated that America is not directly involved in the war and expressed concern over massive monthly troop losses.
The US president stated that America is not directly involved in the war and expressed concern over massive monthly troop losses.
US President Donald Trump responded to renewed requests from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for long-range missiles and Patriot systems with a brief message: "We want missiles too." Speaking to reporters at the White House on Thursday, Trump criticized the level of military aid his predecessor Joe Biden had sent to Kyiv, calling it excessive.
"Biden gave (Zelensky) $300 billion worth of ammunition," Trump said, adding that this aid had depleted US weapons stockpiles. He emphasized that the US is now rebuilding its own arsenal and relying on ammunition it might not otherwise need to use, suggesting that domestic readiness must be the priority.
When asked about intensified Russian attacks on civilian targets in Ukraine, Trump made it clear that Washington does not view the war as its direct battle. "Look, we're not involved. There's an ocean separating us," the US president said, reaffirming his long-standing stance of distancing from the conflict.
Nevertheless, Trump expressed concern over the human toll. "I hate seeing 25,000 young people dying every month," he said, claiming that Russia and Ukraine lose an average of 25,000 people each month, mostly soldiers. This figure underscores the scale of the grinding war that shows no signs of abating.
As Russia continues to increase the number of ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine, Kyiv is intensively seeking ways to strengthen its defense. Zelensky has appealed to the US president for permission to domestically produce Patriot air defense missiles, which would allow Ukraine greater autonomy in defending its skies.
According to the Kyiv Independent, the White House has not yet made a final decision on this request. Approving licenses for Patriot production would represent a significant shift in how the West helps Ukraine, moving the focus from delivering finished weapons to building long-term defense capabilities.
