Ukraine has proposed a $100 billion deal to purchase American weapons, financed by European aid, in exchange for security guarantees from the United States following a potential peace settlement with Russia. This offer, presented to former President Donald Trump, includes a commitment to buy U.S. military equipment worth approximately $90 to $100 billion, with Europe providing the funding. Additionally, Ukraine has proposed a $50 billion drone-production partnership with American firms. The deal aims to secure concrete U.S. security guarantees without territorial concessions to Russia, insisting on a ceasefire as part of the peace process. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent noted that the U.S. sells arms to European countries, which then transfer them to Ukraine, with Trump reportedly taking a 10% markup on these arms sales, potentially to cover costs such as air cover for Ukraine. The proposed defense package could significantly benefit U.S. defense contractors like Raytheon Technologies, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman. The arrangement marks a shift from direct U.S. aid to a model where European funds finance Ukrainian arms purchases, aligning with Trump's position that the U.S. should sell rather than give weapons to Ukraine.