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Zelenskyy Seeks U.S. Drone Deal Amid Russian Oil Strikes

3/13/2026

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, said Ukraine awaits White House approval for a drone production agreement proposed last year to strengthen air defenses against Iranian-designed Shahed drones used by Russia.
He is in Romania and plans to meet French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss strategies against Russia's oil shipping violations.
A Ukrainian drone strike reportedly targeted an oil depot in southern Russia, disrupting fuel logistics.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian president, said Ukraine awaits White House approval for a drone production agreement proposed last year to strengthen air defenses against Iranian-designed Shahed drones used by Russia.
He is in Romania and plans to meet French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss strategies against Russia's oil shipping violations.
A Ukrainian drone strike reportedly targeted an oil depot in southern Russia, disrupting fuel logistics.