Ukraine is actively increasing the potential of its own defense industry, in particular, it manufactures millions of drones every year. As a result, the country already supplies itself with weapons of its own production by almost 40%. About this stated Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Andriy Sybiga during the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council in Brussels.
“Today, at the meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Council, I will focus on the self-sufficiency of Ukraine and Europe. Ukraine currently spends 26% of its budget on defense. We are already almost 40% self-sufficient. And we can increase all these indicators.” — noted Sybiga
He also outlined Ukraine’s role in ensuring regional security:
“Modern Ukraine is a sentinel of peace and Euro-Atlantic security, not a country that only seeks protection. 800,000 Ukrainian soldiers are defenders of Ukraine, but they are also defenders of Europe.
They must be well armed. Peace must be well armed. Our defense industry will become the basis of European defense. Our army is the largest land army in Europe and our defense technology is among the most advanced. NATO and Europe should look to the east and see a strong and loyal ally — Ukraine.”
During the meeting with partners, Andrii Sybiga plans to discuss the issue of pressure on Russia to start a real dialogue, as well as outline the current defense needs, security guarantees and deterrence measures for Ukraine.
We will remind that on April 3-4, 2025, the ministers of foreign affairs of NATO countries will hold a meeting at the headquarters of the Alliance in Brussels.
