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Ukraine is significantly advancing its export strategy by initiating the controlled export of surplus weapons and establishing new partnerships for arms exports. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has articulated the country's plans to expand its export horizons while maintaining strict control mechanisms. Ukraine aims to establish strategic platforms in key regions such as the United States, Europe, and the Middle East for the exportation of its modern technologies and surplus weapons. This move comes amid improving capacities of Ukrainian defense manufacturers and the lifting of previous export bans. The majority of private defense producers are optimistic, anticipating the potential to engage in international production collaborations. As part of these developments, Ukraine has already received initial offers for partnerships in exporting its military products, including innovative naval drones. This strategic expansion is poised to bolster Ukraine's defense industry, enhance foreign exchange earnings, and potentially establish Ukraine as a reliable supplier on the global arms market.

What types of weapons is Ukraine exporting currently?

Ukraine has announced it will begin exporting surplus weapons under strict control. These include a range of military technologies such as naval drones and other modern defense equipment. The country is focusing on strategic partnerships to ensure reliable export processes.

Why is Ukraine expanding its arms exports now?

Ukraine is expanding its arms exports to utilize underutilized manufacturing capacities and foster greater international cooperation. Recent strategic moves are aimed at enhancing foreign exchange earnings and strengthening domestic defense enterprises by opening new markets abroad.

How is Ukraine ensuring safe exportation of its weapons?

Ukraine's arms export strategy involves controlled measures ensuring safe and reliable transfer of military products to trusted countries. Ukraine has established platforms in strategic regions for efficient oversight and compliance with international standards.

What are the economic benefits of Ukraine's weapon exports?

Exporting surplus weapons aids Ukraine's economy by increasing foreign exchange earnings, supporting job preservation, and fostering enterprise growth. These exports open avenues for international investments and collaborations, ultimately stabilizing the national currency.

Are there any measures being taken to support Ukraine's defense industry?

Ukraine is actively supporting its defense industry through strategic export initiatives, lifting bans, and setting up export platforms in key regions. By doing so, Ukraine is opening new opportunities for manufacturers and fostering technological advancements within the industry.

What role do international partnerships play in Ukraine's export initiatives?

International partnerships are central to Ukraine's export strategy, as they provide a framework for technology sharing and collaborative production. These partnerships are crucial for integrating Ukrainian arms into global markets while ensuring national security compliance.

What regions has Ukraine targeted for its new export platforms?

Ukraine targets strategic regions such as the United States, Europe, and the Middle East for its new export platforms. These regions are pivotal due to their strategic geopolitical importance and reliable diplomatic relations with Ukraine.

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Zelenskyy announced the export of Ukrainian weapons It’s time to start exporting Ukrainian weapons, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine has increased the potential of its defence industry tenfold. 6 187 92 Previously in trend: Ukrainian defense industry Drone industry Ukrainian arms exports

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky Ukraine to export surplus weapons in controlled manner. Agreements already in place – Zelenskyy Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine will begin exporting certain types of surplus weapons. There are already agreements on four export sites. 3 785 49 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Arms Ukrainian arms exports

Zelenskyy on arms exports Ukraine to establish export platforms in US, Europe and Middle East – Zelenskyy Ukraine will open the export of its new technologies, but only to countries it can rely on. Export platforms will be established in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. 620 7 Previously in trend: Ukrainian arms exports

Vadym Yunyk, co-founder of FRDM, president of Tech Force in UA Sixty percent of drone manufacturers’ capacity is underutilized due to lack of government orders – Tech Force in UA president Lifting the ban on the export of Ukrainian arms will not affect deliveries of drones to the military, as manufacturers’ capacities are currently underutilized. 18 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Zelenskyy Ukraine already has initial offers for partners on arms exports – Zelenskyy Ukraine already has its first offers for partners regarding the export of its modern weapons, including naval drones. 2 940 43 Previously in trend: Drone industry Ukrainian arms exports

Why Ukrainian arms manufacturers are moving production abroad Lack of clear export model is pushing Ukrainian arms producers to move operations abroad – ESC The current arms-export control model precludes Ukraine’s strategic cooperation with international partners, hampers the development of its defense industry, and pushes Ukrainian companies to consider relocating production abroad. 51 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry

drones, leleka 96% of UAVs procured by Ukraine are domestically made – study In 2024, the Ministry of Defense and the State Special Communications Service purchased 1.5 million drones. This year, the Ministry of Defense is expected to procure 4.5 million drones worth $2.7 billion. About 93% of the funds will be handled through the Defense Procurement Agency. 21 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry

drone 97% of private defense producers expect arms export opening – Tech Force in UA survey 97% of private arms and military equipment producers are waiting for export restrictions to be lifted so they can begin supplying partner countries, launch joint production, and scale up B2B and B2G partnerships. 24 0 Previously in trend: Drone industry

Swiss arms exports: Senate supports easing controls Swiss Senate supports easing arms export controls The Swiss Senate has approved proposals to ease strict controls on arms exports. 1 219 3 Previously in trend: Weapons exports from Switzerland

Exports of Ukrainian IT services are growing, but lagging behind previous years’ figures Ukrainian IT exports growing, but still lag behind previous years – NBU Ukraine’s IT services exports reached $545 million in March 2025, according to the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU), cited by the industry outlet DOU. 51 0

Romanian presidential candidate Victor Ponta Romanian presidential candidate Ponta promises to stop exports of Ukrainian grain if he wins Romanian presidential candidate and former Prime Minister Victor Ponta said that if he wins the election in May, he will stop the export of Ukrainian grain through Romanian ports in the Black Sea to protect local farmers. 4 876 39 Previously in trend: Export of Ukrainian grain

Зеленський про програму Зерно з України Zelenskyy: Grain from Ukraine program supplies 400 million people in 100 countries Speaking at the Third International Grain from Ukraine Conference, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that 20 million people have already been saved from hunger under the Grain from Ukraine program. 1 022 16

верстати Taiwan has completely stopped supplying Russian Federation with machines used in military enterprises Taiwan 's Ministry of Economic Affairs has announced a complete cessation of machine tools supplies to Russia. We are talking about machines that can be used at military enterprises. 4 520 46

зерно Ukraine increased grain exports by 58% this season - Ministry of Agrarian Policy Since the beginning of the 2024/2025 marketing year, as of October 30, Ukraine has exported 14.14 mln tonnes of grains and pulses, which is 5.24 mln tonnes, or 58%, more than in the same period last season. 14 0

Умєров Ukraine may lift ban on exports of domestic weapons - Umierov Ukraine is considering attracting international investment in the defense industry and does not rule out resuming exports of domestic weapons. Some countries have already expressed a desire to buy Ukrainian missiles and other weapons. 2 628 31

Певкур Estonia is considering purchasing defense products from Ukraine, - Defense Minister Pevkur The head of Estonia's defence ministry, Hanno Pevkur, expressed interest in purchasing defence products from Ukraine. Such cooperation, he said, could help Ukraine increase production. 2 645 25

У NAUDI заявили, що відкриття експорту озброєнь дозволить суттєво наповнити бюджет Private defense companies should have same rules as state-owned ones - NAUDI The state budget can be replenished by opening the export of Ukrainian weapons. 9 574 32

Що змінить відкриття експорту озброєнь Opening arms exports will increase foreign exchange earnings and strengthen hryvnia, - "servant of people" Yanchenko The opening of Ukrainian arms exports abroad will help to preserve the maximum number of enterprises and jobs in Ukraine and increase foreign exchange earnings in Ukraine. 3 740 49

Росіяни вивезли через окупований Маріуполь понад 180 тис. тонн українського зерна Ruscists have exported over 180 thousand tons of Ukrainian grain through Mariupol port this year - Shmyhal This year, Russian invaders have exported more than 180,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain through the port of Mariupol. 447 6 Previously in trend: War

Федерація роботодавців України про відкриття експорту військової продукції FEU: Ukrainian defense industry capabilities are growing, arms exports will allow to replenish budget by $2 billion Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of Russia, Ukrainian arms exports have not actually been carried out, but the capabilities of the Ukrainian defense industry are constantly growing. 16 463 65

Через закритий експорт озброєння підпрємства ОПК мусять здійснювати релокацію за кордон Closed arms exports force most defense companies to relocate abroad - Technological Forces of Ukraine Many defense industry enterprises are relocating or planning to relocate abroad, in particular, due to the closed arms export. 8 065 31

росія,спецтрибунал Imports of European goods to Russia have fallen to their lowest level since late 1990s The volume of trade between Russia and the European Union, which accounts for 15% of world GDP, fell to its lowest level since 1999 in July 2024. 61 0

У Росії продовжили заборону на експорт бензину Russian fuel export ban prolonged for September-October - Russian Mass Media Russia has decided to extend the ban on the export of gasoline for September-October 2024. 1 555 12

Експорт електроенергії There are no electricity exports and no plans to do so in near future, - Ministry of Energy Ukraine is currently not exporting electricity abroad at all and has no plans to resume exports in the near future. 4 311 33

бельбас Ukraine needs to open arms exports abroad to strengthen defense enterprises and occupy markets - Belbas Ukraine needs to liberalize arms exports abroad. If the domestic defense industry can produce some products and people abroad are willing to buy them, then it would be logical and necessary to sell Ukrainian weapons, bringing foreign currency into the country. This will improve the economic situation in Ukraine and stimulate domestic production. 20 598 163 Ukrainian Politics

рада,європи EU agrees to extend duty-free exports of Ukrainian agricultural products The European Parliament and the Council of the EU reached a preliminary agreement to extend trade liberalisation measures for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression. 2 186 8 Economics

єс,євросоюз EU has preliminarily agreed to extend trade privileges for Ukrainian exports The EU ambassadors tentatively agreed to extend the suspension of import duties and quotas on Ukrainian exports for another year. 1 610 12 World

зерно Volume of transit of Ukrainian agricultural products through Poland is only 5% of total exports - Minister Kubrakov Claims by Polish agricultural associations that their market is oversaturated with Ukrainian agricultural products are unfair, as Ukraine only sent about 5% of its total exports in transit through Poland. 2 425 23 Economics

польща Polish Minister Siekierski: Negotiations with Ukraine on agricultural products at final stage, everything should be agreed by end of March Poland reported that negotiations with Ukraine on agricultural products are at the final stage and everything should be agreed by the end of March. 1 431 17 Incidents

шмигаль Ukraine is approaching pre-war levels of total exports. In January, goods worth $3.1 billion were exported - Shmyhal Ukraine’s total exports are approaching pre-war levels. In January, Ukraine’s total exports amounted to USD 3.1 billion in monetary terms. 1 499 41 Economics

зерно EU allocated more than 100 million euros to Romania for expansion of ports for Ukrainian exports The European Commission has allocated 126 million euros to support investments in Romania’s ports, which have faced increased trade flows since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine. This measure will facilitate Ukraine’s trade in line with the objectives of the EU Action Plan "Paths of Solidarity". 740 5 World

войцеховський,януш Polish European Commissioner Wojciechowski threatens to block extension of EU free trade regime with Ukraine European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski said that excessive agricultural imports from Ukraine to the EU could lead to a new crisis. 8 216 87 World

швейцарія Swiss Parliament eases arms export rules, which could theoretically help Ukraine On Monday, the Swiss National Council, the lower house of parliament, followed the upper house, the Council of Cantons, in approving an amendment to legislation that somewhat eases requirements for arms exports. 2 128 2 World

зерно Agricultural exports from Ukraine do not have negative impact on EU markets, - European Commission The European Commission does not see significant negative consequences for European markets from Ukrainian agricultural imports. 1 264 3 Economics

ердоган,путін Turkey has significantly increased its exports of military goods to Russia this year, - Financial Times. INFOGRAPHICS In the first nine months of 2023, Turkey reported the export of 45 goods, which the US considers "high priority" for Russia and five countries of the former USSR, worth $158 million. This has heightened the concern of the United States and its allies that the country is acting as a conduit for the supply of secret products from its own manufacturers. 6 458 32 World

генератор Cabinet of Ministers has simplified import of generators and transformers to Ukraine The Government has approved a resolution simplifying the import of energy equipment, including generators and transformers, into Ukraine. 2 252 13 Economics

зерно,коридор,зерновий Exports via sea corridor reached 1.5 million tonnes. More than 70 ships entered Ukrainian ports and about 60 left, - Ukrainian Navy The sea corridor has transformed from an export corridor to an export-import corridor. Exports by sea reach 1.5 million tonnes and will continue to grow. 310 0 Incidents

кубраков Ukraine exported almost 1.5 million tonnes of products via alternative corridor, - Kubrakov Ukraine has exported almost 1.5 million tonnes of products via the alternative corridor, which has been in place since Russia disrupted the grain deal. 804 7 Economics

сахар Hungary allowed to import sugar from Ukraine Hungary has lifted the ban on imports of Ukrainian cane and beet sugar, which was introduced after 15 September 2023. 2 285 18 World

зерно Ukraine could export up to 75% of grain harvested this year - Shmyhal This year, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy forecasts a harvest of over 79 million tonnes. About 25% of the harvested grain is enough for domestic needs, while the rest needs to be exported. 1 620 26 Economics

зерно,жнива European Commissioner Wojciechowski supported continuation of ban on export of Ukrainian agricultural products EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski supported the extension of the temporary ban on the import of Ukrainian grain to Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania and Slovakia until the end of 2023 and offered to provide subsidies for Ukrainian grain exporters. 2 560 12 Economics

зерно,жнива Kuleba about ban on export of Ukrainian grain: "This step will contradict principle of solidarity on which EU is based" The ban on the export of Ukrainian grain, which Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Hungary want to introduce, contradicts the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU and contradicts the main principle of solidarity for the EU. 1 408 79 World

шмигаль,сот Ukraine counts on support of World Trade Organization in restoration of agricultural exports, - Shmyhal. PHOTOS Ukraine is counting on the support of the World Trade Organization in resuming the export of agricultural products. 602 12 Economics

зерно Romania will increase capacity for transit of Ukrainian grain from 2 million to 4 million tons per month, - Minister of Infrastructure, Grindeanu Romania will double the country’s capacity to help export Ukrainian grain through its territory. 851 2 World

хорватія,мінагрополітики Ukraine and Croatia discuss routes to ports for export of grain. PHOTO Mykola Solskyi, Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, met with Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović, Advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Croatia, to discuss grain exports from Ukraine through Croatian ports. 1 090 2 Economics

енергетика "Ukrenergo" is preparing to resume electricity exports to Slovakia The first auction for the distribution of capacity of interstate lines on the export route Ukraine - Slovakia will start on July 21. 1 097 26 Economics

коридор,зерновий Russia is blocking Ukrainian ports to get rid of a competitor in food market - Zelensky Russia is blocking Ukrainian ports in order to get rid of a competitor on the food market, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy believes. 1 103 16 Economics

зерно European Commission and Central European countries have not reached an agreement on Ukrainian grain - Polish Radio The parties failed to reach an agreement during a videoconference between European Commission Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis and representatives of five Central European countries on the import of agricultural goods from Ukraine. 2 350 23 World

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