Ukraine is preparing to export weapons as it produces more than its armed forces require, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday, according to LETA citing DPA.
"In some production areas, we currently have surpluses of up to 50%," Zelensky said in his evening video address.
"The export of Ukrainian weapons will become a reality. The Ukrainian army will always have the right to priority and sufficient supply — it will take what is necessary, and the remaining volume will be exported."
Zelensky noted that Ukraine is already cooperating with countries in the Middle East, Europe, and the Caucasus in a special format of interaction known as "drone deals."
"There is also an offer to our American partners," he added.
This cooperation involves the export of drones, defense systems, and other types of weapons and is seen as a way to improve the country's financial situation.
"The conditions must be favorable for Ukraine, there must be clear control, and the revenues from exports must strengthen Ukraine's defense. That will be the case," Zelensky said.
Ukraine has ramped up weapon production since February 2022, when Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine began.
