Ukraine is preparing an agreement with the European Union in the field of drones. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this on Monday after a meeting with the head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen in Yerevan. They agreed to work actively on the agreement. TASR informs about it.
- Ukraine is preparing a new agreement with the European Union in the field of drones.
- Of the loan of ninety billion euros, six billion will go to drones.
- Kyiv and Brussels are preparing a plan of steps to create a security infrastructure.
- The European Union is integrating its defense industry with Ukraine’s and investing in drones.
- Ukraine begins exporting its own drones and weapons to improve finances.
Zelensky wrote on the X network that discussed with von der Leyen the provision of the first loan payment for Ukraine in the total amount of EUR 90 billion, which is supposed to strengthen its defense and cover state expenses for the period 2026-2027. According to him, the first part, six billion, will be directed to the joint production of drones.
“We have also agreed to actively work on a drone agreement with the EU and have gone over the details of this possible security cooperation. We are preparing a roadmap to enable the necessary security infrastructure to be put in place.” Zelenskyi, who is participating in the summit of the European Political Community in Yerevan, stated without further details.
Von der Leyen confirmed that the European Union is investing in the Ukrainian production of drones, integrates its defense industry with Ukraine’s and involves Ukraine in its air defense projects. “Ukraine’s needs remain as urgent as ever”, she emphasized.
The Ukrainian president already announced last week that Ukraine will start exporting its own weapons abroad due to the surplus. The deals could include the export of drones, defense systems and other types of weapons, as a way to improve the country’s financial situation.
