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DONETSK OBLAST, UKRAINE – MAY 31: Ukrainian soldiers of the 25th Separate Airborne Brigade ‘Sicheslav’ carry the combat drone ‘Kazhan’ on May 31, 2024 in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine. Ukrainian fighters of 25th Separate Airborne Brigade ‘Sicheslav’, fighting against the Russian army use a combat drone – ‘Kazhan’, which has proven to be accurate in hitting such targets as tanks, BMPs, barrel artillery and vehicles of personnel. (Photo by Viktor Fridshon/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images) Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images Negotiations to end the nearly four-year Russia-Ukraine War have grown increasingly tense. In mid-November, the Trump team unveiled a 28-point ceasefire plan quickly criticized for being heavily influenced by Russian demands and perhaps, even written, at least in part, by Russia’s negotiator, Kiril Dmitriev. Under continued U.S. pressure on Kyiv, talks with Ukrainian officials produced a revised 19-point plan omitting provisions unacceptable to Ukraine and the European Union. EU members are also worried that any agreement not respecting Ukrainian sovereignty could ultimately encourage an attack by Moscow against NATO members. The term “high stakes” is an understatement as the fighting continues. Following these events, on December 2, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s office outlined Ukraine’s peace efforts, stating that Zelenskyy is “focused on increasing financing for drone production and expanding joint defense manufacturing.” KYIV, UKRAINE – MAY 06: The ‘Leleka-100 M2’ and ‘Leleka-100’ reconnaissance drones are on display at the exhibition of modern Ukrainian-made weapons in Kyiv, Ukraine on May 06, 2025. At the exhibition where modern Ukrainian-made weapons are displayed, the ‘Leleka’ reconnaissance drone, the ‘Bulava’ attack drone and the ‘Deep Strike’ long-range drone were also exhibited. (Photo by Danylo Antoniuk/Anadolu via Getty Images) Anadolu via Getty Images Ukraine, The Drone Battleground Since Russia’s 2022 invasion, Ukraine has invested heavily in the defense sector, with its drone industry emerging…

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