What Happened
Kyiv Opens Up Sales To Non-Russian Allied Countries
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the partial lifting of the ban on selling domestically-produced weapons abroad, with the aim of allowing local companies to tap into new funding streams while prioritizing domestic military needs. The move will enable Ukrainian companies to sell excess systems to countries not cooperating with Russia, via special agreements for the production and supply of drones, missiles, and other weapon types. This decision comes after years of lobbying from Ukrainian companies, who argue that easing the embargo will help them invest in production and develop new technologies. The development was first reported by Breaking Defense.