EU and Ukraine sign multi-billion drone dealdrone deal to counter Russia
The European Union and Ukraine signed a landmark multi-billion drone deal on Wednesday to combine Kyiv's battlefield expertise with European industrial capacity for joint production.
Ursula von der Leyen, head of the European Commission, announced the agreement aims to decisively step up investment and production to counter recent Russian incursions.
This partnership strengthens the defense industrial bases of both parties and marks a significant escalation in coordinated military technology development against Russia.
- Ukraine has been the largest producer of military drones in Europe since 2022.
- The European Union launched its first major defense industrial strategy in 2024 to offset reliance on US arms.
- Ursula von der Leyen became the first woman to lead the European Commission in 2019.
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The Russia-Ukraine War has evolved into a massive long-range energy and drone war, with Ukraine systematically striking oil refineries, depots, and shadow fleet tankers across 12 Russian regions, including deep targets like Omsk (2,700km away), triggering a nationwide fuel crisis that has forced export bans and rationing in over 90% of Russian regions.
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