Published on

01/07/2026 - 20:50 GMT+2

Ukraine approved a state mechanism to export its weaponry on Wednesday, seeking to raise funds in a fifth year of fighting Russia, while saying its own defence needs will remain a priority.

This year, Kyiv offered its military experience fighting Russia to European and Middle Eastern countries, who are interested in Ukrainian drone and anti-drone technology.

"The government has approved the first transparent mechanism for exporting Ukrainian weapons," Ukraine's defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov said, adding countries would "be able to purchase Ukrainian weapons and technologies and work directly with Ukrainian manufacturers."