Zelenskiy and von der Leyen Push Forward on EU Drone Deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced on Monday a significant advancement in Ukraine's defense collaboration with the European Union, following a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The two leaders reached a consensus on pursuing a drone deal, which Zelenskiy described as a move towards strengthening security ties with the EU. This agreement took place during an exchange on the margins of a European Political Community summit held in Armenia.

Zelenskiy's comments came via a post on the social media platform X, emphasizing the importance of this prospective security cooperation as a step toward enhanced stability in the region.

(With inputs from agencies.)