Umerov meets with US Ambassador to NATO Whitaker
Secretary of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council Rustem Umerov held a meeting in Kyiv with US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker.
This was stated in a Telegram post by Umerov, Censor.NET reports.
Drone cooperation and new opportunities
During the meeting, the parties discussed the development of the Drone Deal initiative between Ukraine and the United States.
According to Umerov, this partnership is intended to expand defence cooperation. It involves technology sharing, joint production, investment in Ukraine’s defence industry and the development of modern defence solutions.
"We discussed the development of the Drone Deal initiative between Ukraine and the United States," he noted.
Missiles for Patriot systems and stronger air defence
The parties also discussed localising the production of missiles for Patriot systems in Ukraine.
According to the NSDC secretary, this is important for strengthening air defence and protecting Ukrainian cities and people.
Umerov thanked the United States for its leadership, strategic vision and support. He stressed that joint efforts help strengthen security and bring a just peace closer.
Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also met with Matthew Whitaker.
