Ukraine has outlined plans to purchase $100 billion in American weapons, financed by European allies, as part of efforts to secure US guarantees for its security after a potential peace settlement with Russia, according to a document seen by the Financial Times.
The proposals, shared with the US ahead of a White House meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, also include a $50 billion deal to produce drones with Ukrainian companies that have advanced the technology since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022.
While the document does not specify which weapons Ukraine is requesting, Kyiv has expressed interest in acquiring at least 10 US-made Patriot air defense systems, as well as other missiles and military equipment. Details of the drone deal remain unclear in terms of procurement versus investment.
The plan is designed to appeal to Trump’s emphasis on benefiting American industry. Asked about further US military aid for Ukraine, Trump told reporters, “We’re not giving anything. We’re selling weapons.”
The document also outlines Ukraine’s broader strategy for peace, countering Trump’s recent suggestion of a ceasefire following his meeting with President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Kyiv insists that a lasting settlement must not involve territorial concessions to Russia, and that a ceasefire is a necessary first step toward a comprehensive peace agreement.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reinforced this message during the White House meeting, urging Trump to pressure Russia to implement a ceasefire, noting that “the credibility of these efforts depends on at least a ceasefire.”
According to the document, Kyiv rejects proposals by Putin to freeze the frontline in eastern Ukraine in exchange for Ukrainian troop withdrawals, warning that such a move would create a “foothold for a further and rapid advance of Russian forces” toward key cities and allow Russia to achieve its aggression goals by other means.
The document also calls for full compensation from Russia for wartime damages, potentially using the $300 billion in Russian sovereign assets frozen in Western countries. Any relief from sanctions, it says, should only be granted if Russia fully complies with the peace agreement and “plays [a] fair game.”
Ukraine’s proposals emphasize that a durable peace should rely on a strong security framework to prevent future aggression, rather than concessions to Moscow, and highlight concerns about Russia’s lack of sincerity, citing recent media commentary mocking Trump’s threats toward Russia.
