Asked if Ukraine would send troops to defend NATO, Zelenskyy offered something else: know-how to stop drones now reaching its neighbors
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will share its drone-defense experience with partners facing Russian attacks, NATO or not, through the Drone Deal pacts.
When asked about Ukraine's potential involvement in defending NATO, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy did not mention sending troops. Instead, he highlighted Ukraine's expertise in countering Russian hybrid and drone attacks. Ukraine is offering its drone-defense know-how through agreements known as the "Drone Deal," which involve weapons sales, joint production, and the transfer of Ukraine's combat experience.
These agreements are open to both NATO members and non-members. By early August, Ukraine had signed such agreements with nine countries and is currently negotiating over a dozen more. This makes Ukraine a security provider for Europe. Russia continues to launch hybrid attacks against various countries, including those outside NATO.
Zelenskyy noted that Russia will continue these attacks against countries beyond NATO members, pointing to drone incursions over Moldova and Romania. Ukraine has offered assistance to those countries that supported Ukraine during the war. The Drone Deal covers the sale of drones and missiles, joint production, and the exchange of experience, including how to defend against drones.
Zelenskyy did not specify whether Ukraine would deploy troops to NATO countries under attack, but instead focused on the expertise Ukraine can provide.
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