Kyiv/Washington, 19 August — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that security guarantees for Ukraine will likely be finalized within the next 10 days, following his meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders in Washington.
“Security guarantees will probably be unpacked by our partners, and more and more details will emerge. All of this will be formalised on paper within the next week to 10 days,” Zelenskyy said at a televised press briefing.
Trump told Zelenskyy on Monday that the United States would play a role in guaranteeing Ukraine’s security as part of any eventual deal to end Russia’s war, though the extent of U.S. involvement remains unclear. Zelenskyy welcomed the commitment. “It is important that the United States is sending a clear signal that it will be among the countries helping to coordinate and will also be a participant in the security guarantees for Ukraine. I believe this is a major step forward,” he said.
Although no peace agreement appeared imminent, Zelenskyy called his meeting with Trump the “best” so far. He also reiterated Ukraine’s readiness to engage in talks with Russia. “We are ready to meet with Russia in any format,” he said, adding that territorial issues would be discussed directly with President Vladimir Putin. “The question of territories is something we will leave between me and Putin,” he noted. No date has been set for such talks.
As part of the prospective guarantees, Zelenskyy said a U.S. weapons package worth $90 billion was being discussed. The aid would include aircraft, air defense systems and other military equipment. “There indeed is a package with our proposals worth $90 billion,” he said.
He added that the United States had also agreed to purchase Ukrainian-made drones once exports resume. “This is important for us,” Zelenskyy said.
