Zelensky visits Saudi Arabia after offering Ukraine's drone expertise
There is renewed urgency for Ukraine to get a drone deal done, as the US increasingly focuses on Iran.
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"Important meetings are scheduled. We appreciate the support of those who are ready to work with us to ensure security, and we support them too."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"We are waiting for approval to export any products. We understand that we need to coordinate with our government because it's not only about business, about selling drones, it's about politics."
— Yaroslav Filimonov , Executive
"All of us are working to protect Ukraine, to stay with Ukraine and to keep Ukraine alive. This is about survival. And if we need to wait a few months, we will."
— Volodymyr Zinovsky , Executive
"We do that all the time. Sometimes we take from one, and we use for another."
— Donald Trump , Politician
Key People
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
CEO of TAF Industries, a Ukrainian manufacturer involved in drone technology.
Chief executive officer of Kvertus, a Ukrainian company specializing in anti-drone electronic warfare systems.
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