Zelenskyy opens door to Ukrainian arms exports in wartime
politico.eu • • world
Key Points:
- Ukraine will officially allow the export of surplus domestically made weapons during wartime, with formal procedures established to regulate such exports.
- Exports will be limited to surplus production beyond state orders, and coordinated by the National Security and Defense Council to ensure Ukraine’s military needs are prioritized.
- Kyiv proposes a cooperative model where partners receive surplus weapons and expertise in exchange for opening Ukrainian weapons factories abroad and integrating technologies.
- Strict export controls will be enforced to prevent Ukrainian military technology from falling into Russian hands, with certain countries barred from receiving exports due to ties with Russia.
- The move aims to simplify bureaucracy, support Ukrainian defense companies entering foreign markets, and maintain Ukraine’s technological leverage amid ongoing conflict.
