Ukraine says ready to join European “drone wall” defense project
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Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:44:00 +0300

Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal described the project as the creation of a “new defense ecosystem in Europe” and said Ukraine was ready to contribute actively to it. He made the comments at a meeting with EU and NATO representatives as well as defense ministers from several European states, including Denmark, Finland, Poland, and the Baltic countries.Ukraine has significantly expanded its use of drones in the war with Russia and says it can play a key role in shaping Europe’s protection against similar threats."During the conversation, we focused on specific steps to implement this project, initiated by the European Commission. The ‘drone wall’ will create a fundamentally new defense ecosystem in Europe, of which Ukraine is ready to be a part. Together with our allies, we will coordinate our response to Russia's provocations in the sky and implement the most effective solutions," Shmyhal emphasized.Read also: Why Europe can't build 'drone wall' without UkraineHe noted that he expects to sign a joint declaration with partners as early as October.“For our part, we are ready to send technical teams to train groups that will become part of the ‘drone wall’. Ukraine is a recognized leader in the field of unmanned technologies. We are ready to share our experience in shooting down Russian drones with the EU, NATO, and neighboring countries,” the defense minister assured.Shmyhal also discussed with European partners the involvement of Ukrainian manufacturers in the project, highlighting that Ukraine possesses innovative developments that have been proven in practice."The aggressor has already carried out deliberate provocations against Denmark, Poland, and the Baltic states. The EU must be prepared to respond decisively to such escalation. And Ukraine's role here is key," he added.The defense minister thanked the European Commission for organizing this conversation and the participants for their willingness to join forces to protect the European continent.
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