Ex-French army officer doubts US plan of arms deliveries to Ukraine
(MENAFN) A former high-ranking French military officer has expressed skepticism about a newly proposed U.S. plan to boost arms deliveries to Ukraine by working through NATO channels, warning of logistical and financial obstacles.
According to reports, retired Brigadier General Francois Chauvancy raised concerns about the practicality of the initiative during a recent interview. He questioned whether NATO had the means or capability to carry out such a mission effectively.
“I don’t see how NATO can purchase weapons for a third country. It doesn’t have the financial means and can’t empty its stockpiles in the areas it controls, as they are few in number. Finally, it can’t deliver weapons overnight without approval from NATO structures,” Chauvancy stated.
He went on to imply that U.S. President Donald Trump may be more focused on public perception than realistic implementation. The retired officer pointed out that Trump’s posture on Ukraine seems intended to appeal to his home audience.
“As always, domestic politics govern his foreign policy,” Chauvancy suggested.
Trump officially presented the plan on Monday during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. Under the proposal, European members of NATO would finance the weapons shipments, while coordination would be handled by Matthew Whitaker, Washington’s representative to NATO.
“We’ve made a deal today where we are going to be sending them weapons, and they’re going to be paying for them,” Trump stated.
At this stage, details about the exact military hardware to be delivered remain unclear, though reports indicate that the overall aid package could reach into the billions. Trump noted that multiple countries were prepared to contribute 17 U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems from their own supplies. However, it wasn’t specified if this referred to individual launch units or complete batteries, which typically include several support vehicles, radar components, and command centers.
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