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Ukraine offers $100 billion weapons deal to obtain US security guarantees, FT reports

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Posted on August 18, 2025

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· Last updated: August 18, 2025

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Ukraine Proposes $100 Billion U.S. Arms Deal for Security Guarantees

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Ukraine will promise to buy $100 billions of U.S. weapons financed by Europe as part of a deal to get guarantees from the United States for its security after a peace settlement with Russia, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing a document seen by the newspaper.

The newspaper added that under the proposals, Ukraine and the U.s. would also strike a $50 billion deal to produce drones with Ukrainian companies.

(Reporting by Jasper Ward)

Key Takeaways

  • Ukraine plans a $100 billion US weapons purchase.
  • Deal aims to secure US security guarantees.
  • Europe to finance the arms purchase.
  • A $50 billion drone production deal is proposed.
  • The proposal follows a potential peace settlement with Russia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the value of the proposed arms deal between Ukraine and the U.S.?
Ukraine will promise to buy $100 billion of U.S. weapons financed by Europe as part of the deal.
What additional agreement is mentioned alongside the arms deal?
Ukraine and the U.S. would also strike a $50 billion deal to produce drones with Ukrainian companies.
What is the purpose of the proposed arms deal?
The deal aims to secure guarantees from the United States for Ukraine's security after a peace settlement.

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