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Zelenskyy's Drone Plan Amid Protests and Corruption Concerns

7/27/2025

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled an ambitious plan to manufacture up to 1,000 interceptor drones each day to combat escalating Russian assaults. As civilian casualties mount, his controversial moves to undermine anti-corruption agencies sparked public protests. Although he has backtracked on some policies, worries about governance and corruption linger as Ukraine strives for EU membership and military backing.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy unveiled an ambitious plan to manufacture up to 1,000 interceptor drones each day to combat escalating Russian assaults. As civilian casualties mount, his controversial moves to undermine anti-corruption agencies sparked public protests. Although he has backtracked on some policies, worries about governance and corruption linger as Ukraine strives for EU membership and military backing.