Zelenskiy and von der Leyen Push Forward on EU Drone Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed to advance discussions on a drone deal between Ukraine and the European Union. The agreement was made during discussions on the sidelines of a European Political Community summit in Armenia, highlighting enhanced EU-Ukraine security cooperation.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday a significant advancement in Ukraine's defense collaboration with the European Union, following a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The two leaders reached a consensus on pursuing a drone deal, which Zelenskiy described as a move towards strengthening security ties with the EU. This agreement took place during an exchange on the margins of a European Political Community summit held in Armenia.

Zelenskiy's comments came via a post on the social media platform X, emphasizing the importance of this prospective security cooperation as a step toward enhanced stability in the region.