Bangladesh, July 16 -- Tensions between the United States and the European Union have flared over the future of arms shipments to Ukraine, as European leaders challenge Washingtons decision to profit from weapons sales rather than directly fund them. The rift comes amid an evolving NATO strategy and deepening war fatigue across both sides of the Atlantic, raising questions about the sustainability of support for Kiev.

At the center of the latest discord is US President Donald Trumps July 14 announcement that, moving forward, the United States will manufacture and sell weapons for Ukraine, but will not pay for them. “Were not buying it, but we will manufacture it, and theyre going to be paying for it,” Trump stated during a me...