Germany and Ukraine Launch Joint Drone Production, with First Combat UAVs Already Deployed

Munich Security Conference Talks

According to Главком: During the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. A key outcome was the launch of the first joint production line for Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on German soil. The Ukrainian Armed Forces have already received the first combat drone manufactured under this partnership. The leaders also discussed scaling up defense projects and further financial support through the PURL (Presidency Ukraine Readiness Line) program. This initiative marks a significant deepening of the defense-industrial alliance between Kyiv and Berlin.

Zelenskyy noted that discussions covered joint weapons production projects, military aid, and diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving peace. The Ukrainian president thanked Germany for its leadership in the air defense coalition, emphasizing the critical importance of air defense systems supplied, which have saved thousands of lives during Russia's full-scale war.

Meeting with an Iranian Prince

Separately, Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran. Key topics of this meeting included:

• The Iranian people's struggle for democracy,
• Strengthening sanctions against Tehran,
• The threat posed by the Iranian regime's military cooperation with Russia.

Discussions on such issues underscore the importance of international cooperation in the face of contemporary global challenges, particularly concerning nations that support Russia's war effort.

The meetings at the Munich Security Conference highlight the critical nature of Ukraine-Germany cooperation in countering Russian aggression and strengthening defense capabilities. The launch of joint drone production is a vital step toward greater Ukrainian self-sufficiency in the military sphere. The discussion with the Iranian prince further illustrates the interconnected global challenges facing democratic nations and the importance of international solidarity in upholding democratic values.