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Zelenskiy Signs Drone Deal with Finnish President, Bolstering Ukraine's Defense Tech
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CNBC TV18•24-09-2026, 07:53
Zelenskiy Signs Drone Deal with Finnish President, Bolstering Ukraine's Defense Tech
- •Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a new "drone deal" with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, aiming to combine Kyiv's technical expertise with Finland's industrial capacity.
- •The agreement was signed during Zelenskiy's meeting with Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
- •Ukraine, which rapidly developed its drone technology since February 2022, is now sharing its expertise with other nations to enhance security and defense.
- •Kyiv has secured similar "drone deals" with approximately 10 countries and has an accord with the European Union, with a security accord also concluded with Australia.
- •Zelenskiy emphasized that these drone deals offer ready-made security formats adaptable to specific countries and regions, crucial for border control, infrastructure protection, and resilience.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy signed a drone deal with Finnish President Alexander Stubb in New York to combine Kyiv's technical expertise with Finland's industrial capacity, serving as an important step for jointly protecting people and strengthening bilateral partnership.
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, Zelenskiy met with Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, praising both leaders for their support of Kyiv.
Ukraine has clinched drone deals with some 10 countries, including a security accord concluded with Australia and agreements across Europe, the Gulf, and the South Caucasus, alongside an accord with the European Union.
