PoliticsUkraine and EU sign drone deal during von der Leyen’s Kyiv visit

Ukraine and the European Union have signed a new Defense Industrial Partnership. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the agreement on July 15 during her visit to Kyiv. She described Kyiv as a “net security provider for Europe.” The deal places drone cooperation within a broader Ukraine-EU defense-industrial partnership. It highlights Kyiv’s role in Europe’s security framework.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-07-15 11:51Original