In a surprise reversal, US President Donald Trump has walked back a key pledge to Ukraine, sparking concerns about the country's defense capabilities. During a cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump told reporters that the US would not allow Ukraine to manufacture its own Patriot air defense interceptors, citing concerns over the transfer of sensitive technology. The decision marks a significant shift in the US's stance on military aid to Ukraine, which has been fighting a protracted conflict with Russian-backed separatists. As the US continues to navigate complex relationships with its allies and adversaries, Trump's move has left many wondering what implications this change in policy will have for Ukraine's national security.
US president tells reporters during Camp David cabinet meeting technology ‘a hard thing to give away’Donald Trump has backed off a promise to let Ukraine manufacture its own Patriot air defense interceptors, telling reporters that handing over the underlying technology was “a hard thing to give away” during a cabinet meeting at Camp David.The retreat, billed by the White House as “something different” for the cabinet to experience together, was the first such meeting at the presidential compound of Trump’s second term. Continue reading...
