President Donald Trump said the United States will demand that European countries repay hundreds of billions of dollars in military aid and munitions provided to Ukraine during the Biden administration.

Trump made the remarks in a series of posts on his Truth Social platform on Thursday. He wrote that the aid had been given "free of charge" and that Europe would have paid if asked. "Hundreds of Billions of dollars were given to Ukraine and NATO, free of charge, that Europe would have paid for. If they were only asked, but we will be asking for that money, though somewhat belatedly!" Trump stated.

The comments come as the U.S. military replenishes stockpiles strained by its ongoing war with Iran, now in its seventh month. Trump rejected reports of depleted munitions, asserting that the country possesses "virtually unlimited amounts of Mid to High Grade Ammunition" and is producing at record levels. He noted that sales to allies would resume after a temporary pause to prioritize U.S. needs.

Under former President Joe Biden, the U.S. provided tens of billions in military assistance to Ukraine since Russia's 2022 invasion, including direct drawdowns from American stocks. Trump has long criticized this approach and argued that European allies should bear more of the financial burden for supporting Ukraine against Russia.

Last year, the U.S. and NATO established the Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List, under which European countries financed some weapons transfers from the United States. Trump did not specify exact repayment amounts, which nations would be targeted, or mechanisms for collection.

European officials have not received any formal request for repayment as of Friday. The EU and its members have provided more than 220 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine independently.

Trump's position aligns with his broader emphasis on fair burden-sharing among NATO allies and reducing U.S. overseas commitments without compensation. The announcement follows months of U.S. efforts to shift more costs to Europe while maintaining support for Ukraine through indirect means.