"We help to defend from war those who help us, Ukraine, bring a just end to the war with Russia. Ukraine helps partners who help our security and the protection of our people's lives. Ukrainian assistance in countering Iranian drones will be provided only if it does not weaken Ukraine's own defenses, and if it adds leverage to Kyiv's diplomatic efforts to stop the Russian invasion."
"Ukraine has pioneered the development of cut-price drone killers that cost as little as $1,000, rewriting the air defense rule book and making other countries take notice. Russia has fired tens of thousands of Shaheds at Ukraine since it invaded its neighbor just over four years ago, launching a swarm of more than 800 drones and decoys in its biggest nighttime barrage."
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced that multiple countries, including the United States and several Middle Eastern nations, have requested Ukraine's assistance in defending against Iranian Shahed drones. Ukraine has developed battle-tested, cost-effective drone defense systems, including affordable drone killers costing as little as $1,000. Zelenskyy stated that Ukraine will provide this expertise only if it does not compromise Ukraine's own defenses and if it strengthens Kyiv's diplomatic leverage against Russia. The assistance represents a strategic exchange where Ukraine helps countries supporting its security. Russia has deployed tens of thousands of Shahed drones against Ukraine since the invasion began, including massive nighttime barrages exceeding 800 drones. Iran similarly deployed these drones against Middle Eastern targets following U.S.-Israeli strikes.
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