Zelenskyy and Trump discuss 'mega deal': US arms in exchange for Ukrainian drones
Photo: President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy US President Donald Trump (president.gov.ua)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump are discussing a deal that would involve Ukraine purchasing American weapons in exchange for selling Ukrainian drones, said Zelenskyy in an interview with The New York Post.
According to Zelenskyy, during his most recent conversation with Trump, they discussed an agreement under which the United States and Ukraine would support each other in the field of aviation technology.
He noted that this deal could allow Ukraine to buy certain American weapons, although the details of the arrangement remain unclear for now.
"The people of America need this technology, and you need to have it in your arsenal. I think this is really a mega deal, a win-win, as they say," Zelenskyy said.
The President noted that Ukraine is ready to share its expertise in unmanned aerial technologies "with America and other European partners," mentioning Denmark, Norway, and Germany.
The US is ready to supply weapons to Ukraine with European funding
The US and NATO recently signed an agreement under which American weapons will be delivered to Ukraine, while EU countries will cover the costs.
Trump also stated that Ukraine would receive additional Patriot air defense systems. During a press briefing on July 16, he confirmed that the first Patriot missiles were already being shipped to US allies and that Ukraine would receive them soon.
