Barriers at every turn: why the Ukrainian government is holding back drone exports to the Middle East

In February, Ukraine showcased some of its military equipment at the World Defence Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia, in what now has proved to be a very timely presentation. Buyers from Arab countries were especially interested in interceptor drones and other systems designed to counter kamikaze unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

By Bohdan Miroshnychenko

Kremlin, asked about its Donbas demands, says Ukraine should have pulled out 'yesterday'

Kremlin says Zelensky should immediately order Ukrainian forces to withdraw from Donbas

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing that Zelensky should have decided “yesterday” to withdraw Ukrainian forces from Donbas.

'Whatever comes, comes:' Villagers react to drone debris found in Tartu County

Residents who live close to where a Ukrainian drone was found in Tartu County on Tuesday said they had ignored or slept through the warnings. Others said they heard an explosion before the first alert was sent.