The author of the Resurgam Telegram channel discussed the issue.The U.S. recently approved arms sales to NATO states for transfer to Ukraine, not primarily out of disappointment with Putin, the report says, but because “Europe is ready to pay enough.” As Resurgam puts it, Trump’s favorite phrase applies “They have to pay us.”The move coincides with EU efforts to launch a joint defense fund. Though the U.S. hasn’t signed a formal agreement with Brussels, unlike the UK, Norway, or Canada, it is still poised to benefit from the fund through arms sales.“By selling weapons to Ukraine, the U.S. is contributing to the volume of the fund without fulfilling Brussels’ requirements,” Resurgam notes, pointing out that the EU has accepted U.S. aid spending as part of NATO's 5% defense commitment.France, previously opposed to U.S. participation, has recently softened its stance, opening the door for this workaround.As for secondary sanctions on Russia, Resurgam suggests they are being used as leverage in wider trade talks. Trump’s goal is clear: force the EU into a trade deal on U.S. terms.“Whoever pays faster wins,” the report states. “The Kremlin will avoid sanctions if it offers something valuable. If the EU offers more, sanctions will follow.”With EU-U.S. customs negotiations underway and looming tariff threats, Trump is expected to dominate the narrative. “He won’t let anyone else take the microphone on secondary sanctions,” Resurgam says. “This is now his tool to pressure Brussels.”In essence, the decision on sanctions may come down to money, not Moscow.U.S. President Donald Trump, during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, announced agreements regarding the supply of weapons to Ukraine.