Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Photo courtesy of Anadolu.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday that Kyiv is pursuing a major deal with the United States to advance drone production.
In a Telegram post, Zelenskyy said he expects Washington to show more willingness to sign the agreement after the recent escalation in the Middle East.
He said the agreement would cover different types of drones and air defense systems that operate together to protect against hundreds or even thousands of Iranian ‘Shaheds’ and missiles.
Zelenskyy added that the document has not yet been signed and expressed hope that US authorities may now be more receptive given the current challenges in the Middle East.
In a separate interview with American media, Zelenskyy said he cannot seek compromises that would satisfy all parties.
“I am not in a position to think about how to find a compromise acceptable to everyone; I have to defend the constitution, the independence of my country and its people,” he said.
He acknowledged that the conflict in the Middle East has had immediate effects on Ukraine, particularly in terms of arms and defense support.
Zelenskyy stressed that the new conflict diverts international attention, underlining the importance of keeping global focus on Ukraine.