By setting the baseline conditions for negotiation and getting the White House to push them, Russia has gained a strong position while weakening Ukraine and Europe.
At the White House, Ukraine’s president offered a bold exchange: thousands of domestically-produced drones in return for US Tomahawk cruise missiles. These are the weapons that could let Kyiv strike deep into Russia’s rear and force Moscow to the table.
Combining Ukraine’s frontline experience with modern air defenses, mobile units, and drone interceptors could end Moscow’s freedom to strike from the air.