Following his visit to the USA, the President of Ukraine stated that Ukraine and the United States agreed to jointly produce weapons.
"Co-production in "defense" with the United States is a historical thing. A new industrial base, new jobs for both our peoples. Ukraine will be able to produce, in particular, anti-aircraft defense," Zelensky noted.
In addition, the Minister of Strategic Industries of Ukraine Oleksandr Kamyshin signed cooperation agreements with three key American associations, which include more than 2 000 defense companies.
Zelensky also informed about the signing of a memorandum on energy cooperation with the United States.
- US President Joe Biden received Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House and announced that the first American Abrams tanks will arrive in Ukraine "next week".
- The USA also announced a new aid package for Ukraine worth $325 million. This is already the 47th package of military aid provided to Ukraine from the Pentagonʼs reserves since August 2021. Total assistance has already reached $46 billion.