Zelensky proposes swapping drones for Tomahawk missiles in talks with Trump at the White House
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a surprising proposal to his American counterpart Donald Trump during their recent meeting at the White House.
The main idea was to offer Ukrainian unmanned systems in exchange for U.S.
Tomahawk cruise missiles.
Zelensky emphasized that Russia’s war against Ukraine resembles a modern ‘technological war,’ where the use of drones combined with precision-guided missiles plays a crucial role.
He pointed out that the United States has a strong manufacturing capability for such missiles and could supply Ukraine while simultaneously boosting missile production.According to Zelensky, the concept involves Ukraine receiving Tomahawk missiles in exchange for its drones, which are essential to its defense strategy.
Trump expressed interest in providing Ukraine with these high-precision weapons but noted that they are vital for the U.S.
military as well.
Therefore, any decision would require coordination at the American government level.He also highlighted that this wartime scenario marks a new echelon of technological confrontation, making cooperation and resource exchange even more critical.
Moreover, the U.S.
president revealed that during discussions about the potential delivery of Tomahawk missiles, Kremlin officials had already voiced disapproval.
This underscores the complex diplomatic landscape and ongoing struggle for strategic advantage in the region.