WASHINGTON: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that the discussion with US President Donald Trump and European leaders at the White House included plans for Ukraine to purchase $90 billion in American weapons through European funding, as part of the country's security guarantees, as quoted by a media report.
He added on Monday that another part of the guarantees would involve Ukraine manufacturing drones, some of which would be purchased by the US.
Zelensky, who made his comments at a news conference following the White House meeting, noted that this remains under discussion and that no formal agreement has been reached.
The agreement will be formalised over the next week or 10 days, he said.
According to a document shared with allies and cited by a leading daily, the proposal also includes a $50 billion drone production deal with US partners.
The package was circulated ahead of Zelensky's meeting with Trump at the White House.
Kyiv's pitch is designed to appeal to Trump's emphasis on economic benefits for American industry.
Asked about future assistance, Trump told reporters: "We're not giving anything. We're selling weapons."
The document stresses that "a lasting peace shall be based not on concessions and free gifts to (Russian President Vladimir) Putin, but on (a) strong security framework that will prevent future aggression."