Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs have signed a 'Drone Deal' agreement to strengthen cooperation in drone technology, air defense, and joint production.
Key points
- The agreement is the sixth of its kind signed by Ukraine with international partners to foster defense collaboration.
- Latvia will support Ukraine through the supply of defense products, funding for local production, and the sharing of expertise.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia is using incidents involving stray drones to create friction between Ukraine and its Baltic and Nordic partners.
- Ukraine has offered to send expert groups to partner countries to provide training and help mitigate risks from stray unmanned aerial vehicles.
Why it matters
The agreement formalizes a strategic defense partnership aimed at countering Russian threats through shared technological expertise and coordinated production of unmanned systems.
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