Ukraine offers US $100B weapons deal for security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented a $100 billion weapons purchase proposal to the United States during White House meetings, offering the massive deal financed by European partners in exchange for long-term American security guarantees.

• The proposal includes $90 billion for U.S. military supplies primarily encompassing “aircraft and air defense systems” plus a separate $50 billion agreement for drone production with Ukrainian companies.

• President Trump signaled a shift toward supporting Ukraine after meeting with Zelenskyy and seven European leaders, just days after his August 15 summit with Putin in Alaska where he had appeared to align with Russia’s position.

• Zelenskyy announced that Western security guarantees for Ukraine would be finalized within 10 days, describing the talks as his “best” encounter with Trump to date.

• The strategic proposal appeals to Trump’s emphasis on benefiting American industry by creating substantial revenue for U.S. defense contractors while being funded by European allies rather than American taxpayers.

Why it matters
This represents a potential turning point in the Russia-Ukraine war as Ukraine leverages economic incentives to secure long-term U.S. backing, while Trump’s apparent shift from Russia alignment could reshape global security architecture and defense industry dynamics.