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Zelenskyy says some 20 countries interested in drone deals with Ukraine

Zelenskyy says the deals could expand security cooperation and help Ukraine secure fuel and agricultural markets.

  • On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced nearly 20 countries are negotiating drone deals with Ukraine, with four agreements already signed and first contracts under preparation.
  • Since the Iran war began in February, Zelenskiy leveraged Ukraine's drone warfare expertise into successful diplomatic partnerships, securing deals with Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
  • Ukraine has started receiving necessary fuel volumes through these agreements while drone diplomacy aims to secure energy-supply deals and expand markets for agricultural produce.
  • Preparations for initial contracts under the four signed agreements mark a significant step in Ukraine's effort to export drone systems, strengthening the country's industrial base.
  • Ukraine intends to launch security cooperation within drone deals in another part of the world, indicating potential for future partnerships beyond the four agreements already established.
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The Secretary General of NATO and representatives of the US, Scandinavian States and States on the eastern flank of NATO meet today at the Cotroceni Palace for the Bucharest Summit 9 (B9) and the Nordic Countries, co-chaired by President Nicușor Dan and his Polish counterpart, Karol Nawrocki. The general theme of the event is "Delivering More for Transatlantic Security", according to the ...

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President Nicușor Dan hosts Wednesday, at Cotroceni Palace, the 11th Summit of the Bucharest Format 9, attended by 16 foreign delegations, including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski. Article The Bucharest Format Summit begins at Cotroceni Palace. The works are chaired by Nicușor Dan and President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki appears first in Romania TV.

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Romania's President, Nicousor Dan, is hosting, on Wednesday, at the Cotroceni Palace, the 11th Bucharest 9 (B9) Summit, with the participation of the Nordic States, the US and Ukraine. In Bucharest there will be 16 foreign delegations at the level of head of state, government or government representatives. They have arrived in Bucharest, to take part in the works, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and Ukrainian President Volodimir Zelenski.

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Al-Monitor broke the news in Washington, United States on Monday, May 11, 2026.
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