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US and Ukraine Push Drone Exchange Talks, NATO Expedites Patriot Deliveries to Kyiv

Negotiations would send Ukraine’s battle-proven drones to US arsenals in exchange for fresh American weapons shipments, backed by NATO’s expedited Patriot deployments to bolster Kyiv’s defenses.

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Ukrainian 3rd Assault Brigade recruits train at the polygon in Kyiv region, Ukraine, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Overview

  • President Zelensky confirmed late-stage talks with President Trump on a “mega-deal” that would trade combat-tested Ukrainian UAVs for additional US weapons shipments to Kyiv.
  • On July 15, Ukraine’s Ministry for Strategic Industries presented over 30 domestic drone models to US envoy Keith Kellogg, showcasing tactical, kamikaze and reconnaissance UAVs.
  • The joint US-Ukrainian air-target interceptor on display has achieved more than 500 successful Shahed drone interceptions and underlines Ukraine’s growing drone innovation.
  • US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Washington is moving swiftly to enable European allies to purchase and forward Patriot air defense batteries to Ukraine.
  • Switzerland announced delays to its own Patriot battery deliveries and NATO is exploring transfers from US stockpiles to meet urgent reinforcement needs on Ukraine’s front lines.