Ukraine is offering the United States a major arms deal worth approximately $100 billion to secure American security guarantees, Financial Times reported on Monday, citing a document obtained by the newspaper. According to the document, which Kyiv shared with its European allies ahead of a summit, European nations would finance the purchase of American weapons, including at least 10 Patriot air defense systems to protect Ukraine's cities.
In addition to the arms deal, Kyiv is proposing a $50 billion joint venture to co-produce drones with Ukrainian companies, leveraging their extensive wartime experience. The proposal is crafted to align with President Donald Trump's priorities.
The document serves as Ukraine's counteroffer following President Trump's recent alignment with Russia's position after his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska over the weekend. Ukraine emphasizes that "lasting peace will rely not on concessions and free gifts to Putin but on a robust security framework to prevent future aggression."
Kyiv also rejects Putin's proposal, conveyed to Trump, to freeze the front line in exchange for Ukraine's withdrawal from Donetsk and Luhansk provinces, arguing it would create "a foothold for rapid Russian advances toward Dnipro city."
The document highlights Russian media's mockery of Trump, citing Russian television host Vladimir Solovyov, who ridiculed the American president's "threats" against Russia, claiming Moscow could "destroy the United States with nuclear weapons."
At the heart of the White House discussions was the issue of security guarantees for Ukraine – a mechanism described by Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy, as "similar to Article 5" of the NATO treaty, which mandates mutual defense among member states. Leading this effort are the "coalition of the willing" nations – primarily European powers that pledged in Washington on Monday to guarantee Ukraine's security. Britain has expressed readiness to deploy troops and aircraft in Ukraine, while France and Germany are considering similar measures. The United States, however, is not expected to send American troops but will provide support through weapons, intelligence, and other means.
