Ukraine aims to sell drones to US worth US$10-30bn

Jul 25, 2025 - 19:02
Ukraine aims to sell drones to US worth US$10-30bn

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has tasked officials with preparing a contract for the sale of Ukrainian drones to the United States worth between US$10 and US$30 billion.

Source: Zelenskyy during a meeting with journalists on 24 July, as reported by Interfax-Ukraine

Details: Zelenskyy has assigned this task to National Security and Defence Council Secretary Rustem Umierov, Defence Minister Denys Shmyhal and Presidential Adviser on Strategic Affairs Oleksandr Kamyshin.

"Next – with America, with President Trump, we agreed that they will buy drones from us. There is such an agreement.

It is very important to prepare this contract – a serious contract for US$10-20-30 billion," Zelenskyy said.

Background: On 16 July, Zelenskyy stated that the United States wants to purchase Ukrainian drones, while Ukraine is interested in acquiring equipment to establish an air shield.

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