Ukraine Offers $150B Weapons, Drones Deal to Secure Trump's Backing: Report

 

Ukraine has put forward an ambitious $150 billion security proposal to the United States. The plan includes $100 billion in European-financed purchases of American weapons and a $50 billion partnership with U.S. companies to produce drones.

This is not just another aid package. Kyiv is framing it as a commercial and industrial partnership designed to appeal to Donald Trump’s “America First” approach. By emphasizing benefits to U.S. industry, Ukraine is trying to reshape its relationship with Washington from one of traditional aid into something more like a strategic business deal.

The timing is notable. After meeting Vladimir Putin in Alaska last Friday, Trump has shifted away from his earlier push for a quick ceasefire and is now talking about a broader peace settlement. Critics point out that his language seems to lean toward Russia’s position on territorial issues, something Ukraine strongly rejects.

The Financial Times reports that Kyiv’s proposal stresses a simple principle: no concessions to Moscow. The document calls for a ceasefire as the first step but insists that any lasting peace must be built on security guarantees that prevent future aggression. It rejects Putin’s reported offer to freeze the frontline if Ukraine withdraws from parts of Donetsk and Luhansk.

Trump, when asked about future U.S. support, put it bluntly: “We’re not giving anything. We’re selling weapons.”

European leaders have also weighed in. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned that this conflict is not just about Ukraine but about the stability of the entire European political order. He insisted that Europe must have a voice in any future settlement.

On Truth Social, Trump confirmed he had hosted Zelensky at the White House along with leaders from France, the UK, Germany, Italy, Finland, the European Commission, and NATO. He described the talks as a “very good, early step” and revealed that he had already spoken to Putin about arranging a direct meeting with Zelensky. After that, Trump said, he would join both leaders for trilateral talks.

Trump has set a two-week timeline to determine whether diplomatic progress can be made, leaving open the possibility that fighting could continue if talks stall. Russian officials say they are open to negotiations, but details on the timing and location of a potential summit remain unresolved.

In short, Ukraine’s proposal represents a major shift: instead of pleading for aid, Kyiv is positioning itself as a partner in strengthening U.S. industry while defending Europe’s security. Whether Trump and Putin will accept those terms remains the critical question.