Ukraine is preparing arms export agreements – four global platforms have been named
30 September 11:57
In his evening address, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that agreements had been reached on the export of surplus weapons. According to him, four main markets have already been identified: USA, Europe, Middle East and Africa, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
The President explained that Ukraine will allow the sale of only those types of weapons that are not in short supply for the army.
“Regarding the issue of controlled export of various weapons, why do I say that it is controlled, and there is no shortage of weapons in the Ukrainian army. This is how we approach this issue, because the priority is the Armed Forces,” Zelenskyy emphasized.
Exports of Ukrainian weapons will help finance the production of drones and missiles
According to him, first of all, Ukrainian weapons should strengthen the frontline, and only then be exported.
“The first priority is the frontline, the second is our arsenals, and only the third priority is controlled exports,” the president said.
Where will the money from arms sales go?
Proceeds from the export of surplus samples will be used to purchase and manufacture what is most needed, primarily drones and modern interception systems.
“To have money from these exports and spend it on a deficit drone and interceptors and long-range vehicles – that’s what we don’t have enough money for,” he said.
Ukraine has agreed to export weapons – which countries are already interested
Ukraine already has representative offices in Europe, the United States, and the Middle East. In addition, there are new proposals from several African countries.
“There is an agreement with the African continent at the UN General Assembly, and I already have proposals from several African countries. We have already chosen a country, and we will see – there is a great demand there,” Zelensky said.
According to the President, the government will soon make public the specifics of the countries and conditions with which Ukraine will work in the field of defense exports.
