Weapons for Ukraine face 10% markup in Europe - US Treasury

The US sells weapons to Europe at a 10% markup, after which they end up in Ukraine. The proceeds can then be used to cover the costs of protecting Ukrainian airspace, according to Finance Minister Scott Bessent on Fox News.
The US sells weapons to Europe at a 10% markup, after which they end up in Ukraine. The proceeds can then be used to cover the costs of protecting Ukrainian airspace, according to Finance Minister Scott Bessent on Fox News.
"We are selling arms to Europeans, who are then selling them on to the Ukrainians, and President Trump is taking 10% markup on the arms. So maybe that 10% will cover the cost of the air cover," Bessent says.
Security guarantees for Ukraine
The issue of security guarantees became one of the key topics during the meeting at the White House on August 18, which brought together the presidents of the United States and Ukraine, along with European leaders. It was discussed that the future system of support for Kyiv could be based on the principles of Article 5 of NATO, but without Ukraine's formal membership in the Alliance.
US President Donald Trump stressed that Washington would participate in these agreements, but the main role would belong to European partners. At the same time, he ruled out the possibility of sending American troops to Ukraine. At the same time, the White House noted that it does not rule out air support for Kyiv within the framework of future guarantees.
After the talks, it became known that about 10 countries are ready to send troops to help Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that the details will be agreed upon within the next ten days. Japan may also join the process: Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said that the country is considering participation after NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte included Tokyo in the coalition of the determined.