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Zelenskyy: Ukraine can offer drone cooperation to all trusted allies

Tue, March 17, 2026 - 21:25
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Earlier, Ukraine had offered the drone deal only to the Americans, but it was never signed
Zelenskyy: Ukraine can offer drone cooperation to all trusted allies Photo: Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Getty Images)

Ukraine is ready to sign the drone deal with all reliable partners, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this during his speech in the UK Parliament.

The head of state of Ukraine recalled that Ukraine had sent experts on Shahed drones to the Middle East at the request of partners, including the US.

According to Zelenskyy, this assistance is part of the drone deal that Ukraine offered to the US and which remains on the negotiation table.

"We are ready to offer similar deals to all our reliable partners. From practical cooperation on drones to future defense alliances. And I don't think anyone would want to leave Ukraine's war-proven capability outside their security. It wouldn't be wise," he said.

Drone Deal

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently stated that nearly a year ago, Ukraine proposed signing a drone deal with the US worth up to $50 billion.

The proposal includes UAV defense systems, artificial intelligence technologies, and electronic warfare capabilities in exchange for funding and scarce ballistic missile defense systems.

According to the head of state, President Donald Trump and the US military showed interest in the project, but a final decision from the US has not yet been made.

Recently, Trump stated that Ukraine allegedly does not need US help to defend against Iranian drones. The American leader added that the US has the best drones in the world.

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