According to a document obtained by the Financial Times, Ukraine has pledged to purchase $100 billion worth of U.S. weapons, with the financing expected to come from European partners. The move is seen as part of Kyiv’s effort to secure a formal U.S. security guarantee following a potential peace agreement with Russia.
The proposals, shared with U.S. President Donald Trump during a decisive meeting at the White House, also include a $50 billion deal for joint drone production with Ukrainian companies. These firms have emerged as technological leaders since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
The document, which outlines Kyiv’s new security proposals with Washington, has not been previously reported. It was also discussed with European allies ahead of the White House meeting, four sources familiar with the matter told the FT.
Although the document does not specify the full range of weapons Ukraine seeks, Kyiv has made clear its intention to acquire at least 10 U.S. Patriot air defense systems to protect its cities and critical infrastructure, alongside missiles and other military equipment.
It remains unclear how much of the proposed drone agreement would consist of direct procurement versus investment. However, the plan is explicitly designed to appeal to Trump’s emphasis on boosting American industry.
When asked on Monday at the White House about further U.S. military assistance to Ukraine, President Trump stated:
“We’re not giving anything. We’re selling weapons.”
The document also suggests that Kyiv is seeking to counterbalance Trump’s apparent alignment with Russia’s position on ending the war. Following Trump’s recent meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska, he initially supported a ceasefire proposal but later abandoned it in favor of pursuing a more comprehensive peace framework.
