Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Ankara for a two-day NATO summit as allies—including the United States—gather to discuss security issues. Multiple reports say Zelensky’s agenda focuses on securing additional military support, particularly air defense systems and interceptor missiles, and on advancing cooperation related to drone procurement. One outlet reports that Zelensky plans to pursue new drone agreements alongside broader defense-industries cooperation. Another report adds that he is scheduled to hold nearly 20 bilateral meetings during the summit period and to attend the Defense Industries Forum. Zelensky also emphasizes strengthening longer-term security cooperation involving Ukraine, the European Union, and the US, including production licenses and agreements intended to expand Ukraine’s defense capabilities. The reports describe the trip as part of ongoing efforts to reinforce Ukraine’s air defenses amid the conflict, with Zelensky engaging NATO allies and defense stakeholders during the summit.
Zelensky seeks air defenses and drone deals at NATO summit in Ankara
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Ankara for a two-day NATO summit as allies—including the United States—gather to discuss security issues. Multiple reports say Zelensky’s agenda focus...
- Volodymyr Zelensky arrives in Ankara for the NATO summit
- The summit is described as lasting two days and includes NATO allies, including the United States
- Zelensky seeks additional air defense systems and interceptor missiles
- Reports say Zelensky plans new drone agreements at the summit
- Zelensky is reported to hold nearly 20 bilateral meetings and attend the Defense Industries Forum
Follow live updates as NATO allies including the US gather for a two-day summit in Ankara in Turkey.
2 hours agoZelensky has arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit, where he plans to hold nearly 20 bilateral meetings and attend the Defense Industries Forum. He said his priorities include securing additional air defense systems, interceptor missiles, production licenses, and new drone agreements while strengthening long-term security cooperation between Ukraine, EU and the US.
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