Deal in NATO military equipment.

In a recent interview with the Daily Caller, U.S. President Donald Trump discussed his stance on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and NATO's role.

Trump stated that he is open to providing security guarantees for Ukraine, but reiterated that no U.S. troops will be sent to the country. He did not specify the nature of the security guarantees he is willing to provide.

The President also claimed credit for getting NATO to increase their spending from 2% to 5% of GDP, although he did not provide details on the increase in NATO's defense spending. Trump mentioned that NATO is now buying equipment for Kiev, but did not specify the exact amount of money NATO is spending on equipment for Ukraine.

Trump's statements were not reported to include any details on the type of equipment being sold to NATO. RBK-Ukraine reported on Trump's interview, citing the Daily Caller.

Trump did not mention any specific assistance he is prepared to offer to Europe to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. However, he stated that he is ready to help Europe resolve the conflict, but not by sending troops.

The President also stated that the U.S. is no longer spending money on the war in Ukraine, and that the U.S. is selling equipment to NATO, not Ukraine. He did not provide details on the amount of money the U.S. is selling to NATO.

The United States has primarily taken on equipping Ukraine by purchasing and providing military equipment from NATO sources, supplying various defensive systems, armored vehicles, and air defense systems. European countries also contribute, with significant deliveries including F-16 fighter jets from the Netherlands, Norway, Denmark, and others.

Trump's statements come at a time when tensions between Ukraine and Russia remain high, and the conflict in Eastern Ukraine continues to simmer. As the situation evolves, it will be interesting to see how the U.S. and NATO continue to engage with Ukraine and the broader European region.