Zelensky restricts Ukraine drone sales amid fears they will jeopardise war

WorldPolitics
16 Mar 2026 • 10:38 PM MYT
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  • Volodymyr Zelensky has stated his readiness for the next round of trilateral peace talks, awaiting agreement from the US and Russia on meeting specifics.
  • The US proposed hosting the meeting, which would involve US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, but Moscow has declined to send a delegation.
  • Zelensky indicated that either the US must suggest an alternative meeting location or Russia must confirm the US as the host country.
  • He affirmed that Ukraine is not obstructing any initiatives and is keen for a trilateral meeting to take place.
  • Separately, Zelensky has clamped down on drone sales, warning private manufacturers against direct export deals without government oversight and calling for a new system to prevent such bypasses.

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