Ukraine ready to provide thousands of drones for Tomahawks - Sky News

Ukraine can provide thousands of drones if it receives Tomahawks - Zelensky

In an interview with the Sky News president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that Ukraine could transfer thousands of drones, if the US allows it to use missiles «Tomahawk».
This proposal was part of a broader dialogue with Donald Trump on arms and strategic support.

The context of the negotiations

Trump and Zelensky discuss the possibility of transferring precision weapons to Ukraine.
«Tomahawks are long-range cruise missiles that could allow Ukraine to strike deep behind enemy lines.
Zelenskyy's statement shows Kyiv's willingness to compromise in technological exchange: drones are a homegrown development, a tool that Ukraine is already using effectively.

Risks and reactions

• It is unclear how many «thousands» of drones are meant and what models.

• Control issues: whether the drones will be physically transferred or the technology will be copied/licensed.

• The United States may be reluctant to provide Tomahawks due to fears of escalation or political pressure.

• Russia's reaction could be sharp, as such steps significantly raise the stakes in the war.