Zelensky floats drones for Tomahawks during White House lunch meeting with Trump

Published October 17, 2025 3:34pm ET



Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has learned from his previous meetings with President Donald Trump and understands the U.S. president loves the art of the deal.

Speaking in front of cameras at the White House on Friday before lunch with Trump and his team in the Cabinet Room, Zelensky floated the idea of exchanging drone technology with the United States, possibly in exchange for his coveted Tomahawk cruise missiles. The Ukrainian leader is reportedly also asking Trump for increased intelligence sharing.

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