During a meeting in Kyiv, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal convened with US President’s Special Envoy General Keith Kellogg to address key defense priorities, collaboration within the defense-industrial sector, and the establishment of secure guarantees. A pivotal aspect of the discussion involved the provision of documents necessary for the signing of an agreement between the leaders of Ukraine and the United States regarding the production and sale of drones.
The agreement, reportedly a significant step in bolstering Ukraine’s military capabilities, aims to enhance the country’s ability to produce and deploy drones, a critical component in modern warfare. The collaboration is expected to leverage American technological expertise and industrial capabilities to support Ukraine’s defense needs. Shmyhal emphasized the strategic importance of this partnership in ensuring Ukraine’s security and sovereignty amidst ongoing challenges.
General Kellogg expressed support for the initiative, highlighting the United States’ commitment to strengthening alliances and supporting partners in the face of global security threats. The meeting underscores the ongoing efforts to solidify defense ties between Ukraine and the US, with the drone agreement representing a tangible outcome of their collaborative approach to security and defense.