RT reported that Ukrainian President Volodmi Zelanski announced that the United States had agreed to buy a fighter drone from Ukraine, probably at a price of up to $ 30 billion, RT said.
Speaking at a press conference in Kiev, Zelansky said he had reached an understanding with US President Donald Trump about sales. “With Trump, we agreed that America would buy drones from us,” he told reporters, “a contract of $ 10–30 billion is now being drafts,” according to RT.
Earlier this month, Zelancesi revealed the ongoing conversation with Trump on a “mega deal” on drone purchase.
Citing the New York Post, according to RT, US defense officials have warned that the US drone technology lags behind Russia and China, inspiring efforts to accelerate purchases and growth.
During the conference in Kiev, Zelansky underlined Ukraine’s immediate financial needs, requiring enough funds to manage its defense and budgetary needs.
“Forty billion [is needed] For losses, 25 for drones, missiles, electronic war. It is already 65 billion, “he said. RT stated that Zelansky has made several requests from European leaders and international institutions for these funds.
The Ukrainian President also insisted that Western countries should help cover the salaries of Ukrainian soldiers. “So far, they do not pay for salary. They pay for weapons. And we say – salary too, because [our troops] The weapons are, “they argued, as quoted by RT.
The announcement has been made as direct financial assistance for Ukraine for the US. Trump has emphasized that Ukraine supports the future “will be a business for us,” states that the US will no longer cover the cost of the Patriot Air Defense System, which will be paid by the European Union and NATO members instead, the RT said.
Meanwhile, Russia continues to criticize the financial and military support of the west of Kiev. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesman Maria Zakharova has said that funding Ukraine’s weapon is equal to the “death” of the country. (AI)