Ukraine's leader, Selenskyy, unveils plans for weapon exports in the year 2026
Ukraine, in its ongoing struggle against Russia, has announced plans for controlled arms exports to fund its own defense needs. The country's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, made this announcement, revealing that Ukraine has a surplus of certain weapons, including loitering munitions and anti-tank weapons.
In a bid to develop an export concept, Ukraine aims to boost its domestic production capabilities, which currently exceed its domestic needs for these types of weapons. This move comes as Kyiv plans new defense cooperation abroad due to constant Russian air strikes.
The export of these weapons will be under "reliable control" to prevent Ukrainian technologies from reaching Russia or its allies. The world, which relies on loitering munitions that Ukraine has a surplus of, is expected to be a potential market for these exports.
Ukraine has been receiving unprecedented financial and military support from Western allies for over three and a half years. The USA, European partners, and other states interested in Ukrainian weapons that have supported Kyiv are on the list for potential cooperation.
However, the most important potential buyers of weapons from Ukraine to be considered in an export concept in the next two weeks are not explicitly listed. Countries with significant current involvement in arms transfers related to Ukraine include Poland, Slovakia, the Netherlands, Denmark, and NATO states such as Turkey, Greece, Belgium, Portugal, and Romania.
Arms deliveries to the front and the buildup of Ukraine's own stockpiles remain the top priority. Zelensky states that controlled arms export will increase drone production for the front, further strengthening Ukraine's defense capabilities.
Moreover, Kyiv needs constant new funding due to the ongoing war against Russia. The arms exports are intended to help meet these funding needs, ensuring Ukraine's continued resistance against Russian aggression. Ukraine will not provide "arms charity" and will only help those who have shown support for Ukraine.
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