OndasCapital is partnering with GNIZDO Ltd, a UK-based technology... company and international community in unmanned systems, and supporting its veteran-led Ukrainian FPV team, among the most experienced drone pilots in the world. Guided by a simple principle “In Drones We Trust” GNIZDO works across the full spectrum of drone and counter-UAS technology, connecting the developers, operators, and manufacturers who move the industry forward. Its Ukrainian pilots are now ranked among the world's best Top 100 MultiGP, competing at Military International Drone Racing Tournament (MIDRT) & British Army Tactical Drone Competition (BATDC) 14 -18 September. For Ondas Capital, staying close to operators and their real-world experience is central to how we help build the global unmanned system ecosystem. This is how we understand which technologies truly deliver. #OndasCapital #UnmannedSystems #DroneTechnology #DefenseTech #DualUse #FPV #DroneRacing #CounterUAS #UAS #Veterans #Ukraine #MilitaryInnovation #DefenseInnovation #AutonomousSystems #DronePilots #MultiGP #MIDRT #BATDCshow more

Behind every major port is a world most people... never see. Muuga Port is a restricted-access facility where security, logistics, and infrastructure converge every day, the kind of environment unmanned ground systems are built to operate in. Together with Port of Tallinn, Ondas Capital creates opportunities for companies to demonstrate their systems in the kind of environment they were built for. From infrastructure inspection and perimeter security to logistics and mission-critical tasks, today's unmanned ground systems are already changing how sites like this are protected. Few environments offer this level of realism. If your technology is ready, this is where you prove it. Want to explore opportunities to demonstrate your technology? Get in touch with us at [email protected] #OndasCapital #UGV #UnmannedSystems #AutonomousSystems #DefenseTech #MaritimeTechnology #Robotics #DualUseTechnology #OndasCapital #UGV #UnmannedSystems #AutonomousSystems #DefenseTech #MaritimeTechnology #Robotics #DualUseTechnologyshow more

🇺🇦 In Paris, Ukrainians presented the unmanned surface drone... SIRENA at the EUROSATORY-2026 exhibition. The drone is equipped with powerful electronic warfare (EW) systems and anti-aircraft missiles. ▪️ The main feature of the complex is the integrated jammer, which operates across a wide frequency range — from 300 to 6000 MHz. Thanks to this, the platform can simultaneously block enemy communications, GNSS navigation signals, and drone control channels. ▪️ The effective radius of electronic suppression of enemy assets reaches 30 kilometers. To ensure high combat effectiveness, the drone is equipped with the Pelican V1 radar and the Scorpion V5 electronic warfare system. The drone can reach speeds of up to 90 km/h and carry up to 300 kg of payload. ▪️ SIRENA can also operate continuously for 24 hours, providing coastal defense and reconnaissance at distances of up to 800 kilometers. The SIRENA unmanned surface drone represents a significant advancement in Ukraine’s naval and coastal defense technologies. Its powerful electronic warfare capabilities combined with anti-aircraft systems make it a versatile tool for countering enemy drones, protecting maritime infrastructure, and conducting long-duration reconnaissance missions. Its presentation at a major international exhibition highlights the rapid development of Ukrainian defense innovation. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

Today, we are working in Denmark at the European... Political Community Summit. I began our work by meeting with Prime Minister of Denmark Mette Frederiksen Statsministeriet. The recent incursions into the airspace of Denmark, Poland, Romania, Norway, and Estonia were a key focus. Russia is escalating, and we discussed how we can respond to these threats. We have repeatedly proposed creating a joint, integrated air defense system. The expertise of Ukrainian professionals and Ukrainian technologies must become an important part of the EU’s Drone Wall initiative. Right now, a strong group of Ukrainian servicemembers is in Denmark, helping Danish colleagues. We also discussed the implementation of the PURL initiative and Denmark’s further participation in this program. We value Denmark’s contribution of €90 million. I am grateful to Denmark for a military aid package of more than €360 million to support Ukrainian production under the Danish model. I thank Prime Minister Frederiksen and the people of Denmark for their strong support. 🇺🇦 🇩🇰show more

A team of Ukrainian experts is working in Qatar,... sharing our experience and expertise. I met with our team here today and received a briefing on their work. Our experts have already conducted an overall assessment of the security situation, Qatar’s capabilities to counter aerial threats, and have developed concrete solutions to strengthen the protection of its airspace. And today, during my meeting with the Amir of the State of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, it was important for me to hear such a high assessment of our team’s work and appreciation for their consultations. Ballistic missile and drone attacks are currently the biggest challenge here in the region. And while only air defense systems can effectively counter ballistic threats, in Ukraine, we have developed other, significantly more cost-effective solutions to combat drones. These solutions have already proven their effectiveness against various types of drones, which is why Qatar is so interested in our experience. Ukraine has always said that we are ready to share our expertise and help those who can also help us strengthen our own protection in Ukraine. Qatar is ready for long-term cooperation across various areas. It is important to restore stability in the region so that no one suffers from Iran's terrorist strikes. And we support an approach where, by helping one another, we increase security worldwide.show more

🇷🇺 Andrey Bezrukov, advisor to the CEO of Rosneft,... Igor Sechin, stated yesterday at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (which itself came under Ukrainian attack) that Russia will remain in a state of war for the next “two decades”. According to him, Russia must learn to live under wartime conditions, and its state system and economy must be restructured not only for development but also around defense. He also noted that two “wartime generations” will be formed in Russia and admitted that Ukrainian drone strikes, which now reach any region of the country, have become a serious problem for which Russia was unprepared. This is a very frank and long-term assessment coming from a senior figure within the Russian establishment. The admission that Russia is preparing for decades of war, along with the recognition of the serious threat posed by Ukrainian drones, reflects the growing realism (and concern) even among those close to the Kremlin’s power structures. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

❗️❗️🇺🇦 Ukrainian Madjar’s Birds brigade operators demonstrate B-2 medium-range... drone operations to NRK, targeting Russian logistics along southern corridors. 🇺🇦 The operators of the Ukrainian Unmanned Forces “Madjar’s Birds” brigade showed NRK the process of working with B-2 type medium-range drones 🇳🇴 The Norwegian TV company NRK was at the positions of the 6th Battalion of the “Madjar’s Birds” unmanned systems brigade at the moment of launching B-2 type drones. Before launch, technicians attach the warhead separately from below (approximately 8 kg of explosives). The launch is carried out from a catapult, and the work is carried out around the clock and not only at night, under the light of a red lantern, as it used to be. ▪️ The target is the enemy’s logistics along the main roads of the southern corridor, so that the Russian Federation cannot deliver drones, fuel, and ammunition. “We destroy the conditions by means of which they can get there,” — explains Robert Brovdi Madjar. 🦅 According to the Unmanned Systems Forces, strikes with medium-range drones are now carried out 28 times more often than a year ago. ▪️ Previous strikes disabled part of the Russian radar stations (RLS) and air defense (AD) means, which opened “corridors” for B-2 flights with less risk…. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

Americans are not ready to watch sons and daughters... hunted by FPV drones. Some may not like this post, and that’s OK. Some may see this as being a “panican,” and that is also OK. My tolerance for American blood being spilled is very, very low. But this needs to be said: If you have paid any attention to the war in Ukraine, you will know how drone warfare has escalated. You will have an understanding of the sophistication of the Ukrainians and Russians in their pursuit of hunting and killing each other with human-guided robots strapped with explosives. We know Russia and Iran share military ties; hell, the most common form of long-range standoff munition used to target Ukrainian infrastructure is an Iranian-designed Shahed drone. Now, are the Iranians as sophisticated as the Russians? No. But will a ground action result in grainy videos of Americans being hit by FPV drones? Almost certainly. Could the deployment of ground forces to the Gulf be a feint? Sure, it could be, but this point extends beyond Iran. The U.S. needs to be ready to counter the drone menace. I won’t pretend to know the inner machinations of the Joint Chiefs, the White House, or President Trump, but with the destruction of an E-3 Sentry on the runway, it has become absolutely clear the U.S. armed forces have not scaled their ability to handle drones. I don’t know what the answer here is, but I haven’t seen this point brought up at the frequency it deserves. It needs to be said. We are not ready for footage of American soldiers and Marines cowering in their last moments, set to some upbeat pop song or some cleric screaming praises to Allah.show more

The Use of White Phosphorus in This Morning’s Drone... Attack by Iran Against the Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) In its drone attack carried out in the early hours of today against a base of the Kurdistan National Army (SMK), the Islamic Republic of Iran used munitions containing white phosphorus. Based on eyewitness observations, medical examinations of nine wounded Peshmerga fighters, and the extensive fires caused at the targeted site, the munitions employed in the drone attack contained white phosphorus. This act is not only a grave crime but also a clear violation of the fundamental principles of international humanitarian law. The use of munitions that inflict severe incendiary effects and cause widespread harm to people and the environment is incompatible with humanitarian principles and the international legal obligations of states. This crime must not go unanswered by the international community. We call upon the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the United Nations Security Council, the United Nations Human Rights Council, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and all relevant international institutions to take the necessary legal measures to hold the Islamic Republic of Iran accountable. We also call on the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government to uphold their responsibility to protect the security, rights, and environment of their citizens against Iran’s military aggression and cross-border attacks. Silence in the face of the use of prohibited weapons only paves the way for the repetition of such dangerous crimes. Defending human dignity, protecting civilians, and upholding international humanitarian law are shared responsibilities of all states and international institutions. No to the Use of Prohibited Weapons Kurdistan Freedom Party (PAK) 19 July 2026show more

JUST IN: Iran gave Russia its Shahed drones. Russia... improved them in Ukraine. Now Western intelligence says Russia is shipping the upgraded versions back to Iran. And the country that learned how to kill those drones on the battlefield just sent 228 experts to the Gulf to teach five countries how to do the same thing. The full circle is extraordinary. Iran supplied thousands of Shahed-136 kamikaze drones to Russia starting in 2022 for use against Ukraine. Russia rebranded them Geran-2 and, over three years of combat, upgraded the navigation systems, added anti-jamming capabilities, improved the engines, and refined the payload delivery. The Financial Times and AP reported on March 26 citing Western intelligence that Russia is now in the final stages of shipping those upgraded Geran-2 drones back to Iran’s IRGC, along with medicine and food supplies. Kremlin spokesman Peskov called the reports “lies” and “fake news dumps.” Meanwhile, Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia on March 26 for an unannounced visit, met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, signed a defense cooperation deal focused on air defense and drone expertise, and departed Jeddah on March 28. Ukraine has deployed 201 to 228 military drone specialists to five Gulf and Middle Eastern countries: the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan. Another 34 are ready per Zelensky’s statement on March 17. These specialists are not there as a symbolic gesture. They bring the single most effective counter to Shahed drones that exists anywhere on earth. Ukraine developed FPV interceptor drones that account for roughly 70 percent of all Shahed and Geran-2 shootdowns in Ukraine per Forces News and Atlantic Council reporting. The method: radar and acoustic sensors detect the incoming drone at 20 to 50 kilometres. A cheap, fast quadcopter or fixed-wing interceptor launches from a mobile platform. An operator pilots it at high speed toward the target. It destroys the Shahed through kamikaze collision or a small explosive payload on impact. Cost per intercept: a fraction of what a surface-to-air missile costs. Militarnyi reported on March 22 that Ukrainian teams have already confirmed multiple Shahed shootdowns in the Middle East. The arms race running through this war is now a closed loop. Iran builds the drone. Russia tests it, improves it, and allegedly sends the improved version back. Ukraine learns to kill it through three years of battlefield iteration. Ukraine exports that knowledge to the Gulf states Iran is attacking. The Gulf states pay Ukraine in money, technology, and diplomatic support. Russia denies everything while the drones fly in both directions. This is not a bilateral conflict. It is a global drone ecosystem where every improvement by one side is studied, countered, and re-exported by the other. The Shahed that hits a refinery in Bahrain tonight may carry Russian-upgraded navigation. The interceptor that destroys it may be piloted by a Ukrainian operator trained in Zaporizhzhia. The defense deal that funded the deployment was signed in Jeddah while the war it was designed to address raged 1,500 kilometres to the northeast. SpaceX’s Starlink provides the communications backbone for these teams in contested environments where terrestrial networks are degraded by the same war. The same helium shortage threatening semiconductor fabs and quantum computers is threatening the rocket launches that put Starlink satellites in orbit. The same strait carrying the oil carries the data cables that the drones are trying to protect. Every domain connects through the same 39 kilometres of water. Full analysis -show more

🇪🇺🇺🇦 “Ukraine has the best army in Europe and... perhaps in the world. It will be difficult to understand if we in Europe do not perceive the integration of the best military force into our European security system as a vital interest,” — stated European Commissioner for Defense Andrius Kubilius. ❗️ The European Commissioner also stressed the need to promote Ukraine’s membership in the European Defense Union until its accession to NATO is agreed, noting that full EU accession “may take longer.” This is a very strong and significant statement from a high-ranking EU official. Kubilius not only highly praises the combat effectiveness of the Ukrainian army but also openly calls for its rapid integration into European defense structures, even ahead of full NATO and EU membership. It reflects a growing understanding in Europe that Ukraine’s military experience and capabilities are becoming a strategic asset for the entire continent. Video is generated by grok AIshow more

Visiting Shenzhen China 🇨🇳 today and wow! There is... no way someone can stand here and not be inspired by how much China has changed in the past 3 decades 🤯 There is not another city on the planet that has transformed the way Shenzhen has, once a fishing village of 25,000 people, it’s now home to 18 million people and the hub of tech and innovation in China 🇨🇳 This is the DJI headquarters, that’s right, the company that has emerged as the number one drone company in the world is based in this building Over 8,000 employees spread across offices, R&D Centers and testing facilities. This is honestly one of the most impressive buildings I’ve ever seen The British Trade Minister just visited Shenzhen for the FIRST time in 40 years last week and just think, how many politicians around the world could understand where China is and where it is going if they simply came and saw the truth with their own eyes. To borrow a phrase from my friend and China insider Shaun Rein the next China is China! 🚀show more

🌍 Big Names. Bigger Vision. The Kima Story. From... central banks to global tech giants, Kima’s journey is powered by some of the most influential names in finance and technology, all united by one mission: making money move freely, securely, and compliantly across ecosystems. Here’s who’s shaping the future with us 👇 🏦 European Central Bank (ECB): Recognized by the ECB as a Pioneer in the Digital Euro Innovation Platform, where Kima showcased programmable public finance and conditional payments for real-world impact. 💰Commercial Bank International (CBI), Dubai: Partnering with Kima to power next-gen cross-border remittances from the UAE to major corridors like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, fast, compliant, and cost-efficient. 💶 Bank of Israel: Selected participant in the Digital Shekel Challenge, building innovative use cases for national digital currency integration. ☁️ Alibaba Cloud: Providing enterprise-grade infrastructure to run global Kima nodes, ensuring speed, reliability, and compliance at scale. 💳 Mastercard: Collaborating through sandbox pilots to enable real-time stablecoin top-ups, bridging traditional banking and blockchain rails. 🔗 Kima Network is the universal settlement layer making all this possible: connecting banks, blockchains, and digital assets in one interoperable system. Kima is the settlement backbone connecting banks, blockchains, and digital assets, where TradFi meets DeFi, for real. 🚀show more

Innovation: Ukraine Shows a Coming Global Generational Conflict Protests... have broken out in Ukraine against the firing of the young Defense Minister, Mykhailo Fedorov. He is a 35-year-old entrepreneur from the technology sector. He stayed in the job for only six months. In that short time, he modernized Ukraine’s drone warfare and carried out important reforms in the Ministry of Defense. However, he faced strong internal conflicts with the country’s top military leaders, including Commander-in-Chief Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi. This is not about bribes or corruption, problems that always exist in wars, specially at this one. The real issue is a clash between the old and the new. Ukraine’s senior officers were trained in the Soviet era. Their way of thinking is very different from that of a young tech entrepreneur. The conflict is about how to manage resources and prioritize innovation. This is not just a Ukrainian problem. We are living through a global technological revolution. Generational conflicts like this will happen in many areas, both civilian and military. In Ukraine, groups like Azov have strong influence in politics, including alliances with traditional old political factions, especially in defense, sports, and culture. This makes it even harder for a young reformer to succeed. Even so, Fedorov represents the kind of renewal that Ukrainian society wants, not just in defense, but in the whole country. That is why people are protesting in his support.show more

Forget US Switchblades. Meet India's HOVERBEE. 🇮🇳✈️" The paradigm... of the modern battlefield is shifting from heavy artillery to soldier-portable lethality. Leading this transition is Zulu Defence Systems, a Bengaluru startup emerging as a pivotal player in India's defense sector. By combining cutting-edge technology with real-world military experience, Zulu is providing a strategic edge to the Indian Armed Forces. With leadership like Major Samar Toor Major Sammer Pal Toorr (Infantry Combat Veteran) (Chief Growth Officer and 3rd Generation Infantry Veteran) driving their vision, the company is set to become a game-changer in the domain of tactical drone warfare. The Game Changer: The HOVERBEE: The star of their arsenal is the HOVERBEE. This isn't your average quadcopter. It is a micro-loitering munition (kamikaze drone) that fits in the palm of your hand. A compact 15 cm, 260-gram kamikaze micro-drone for indoor/outdoor ops. It enters the building to hunt terrorists, delivers a 400-gram grenade payload, offers night vision, live video streaming up to 2 km, and excels in border surveillance even in fog/bad weather. From Prototype to Production: The biggest news isn't just the tech—it's the induction. Indian Navy MARCOS Induct the 'Hoverbee' – The New Predator in the Shadows. -->The system underwent rigorous trials with elite units, including the Marine Commandos (MARCOS) and infantry battalions. -->Zulu Defence has moved from prototyping to batch production, ensuring that Indian infantry units don't just have one or two prototypes, but a steady stream of "personal air support." This deal marks a major shift where the Indian Army is trusting indigenous startups over foreign imports for critical tactical needs. The DRAP (Anti-Armor): India's first indigenous kamikaze "tank killer" drone. Beyond the micro-drones, they have developed the DRAP—a larger loitering munition with a 5kg warhead. It targets Light vehicles, bunkers, and even tanks. This acts as a "Tank Killer," allowing infantry to ambush mechanized columns without needing heavy anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs). ZBEE FPV: A tactical first-person-view combat drone for precision payload delivery (e.g., 2kg mortar dropper), low-latency AI-stabilized vision, and battlefield strikes in tough conditions. VOLUME35: A weaponized UAS platform that can launch Igla-S MANPADS (shoulder-fired anti-air missiles) from the air, extending range and versatility for air defence against enemy aircraft/drones. Atmanirbhar Bharat Advantage: Foreign drones often come with high costs and data security risks. Zulu offers a solution that is 100% Made in India, a fraction of the cost of US equivalents (like the Switchblade), and engineered specifically for high-altitude borders. Zulu Defence isn't just a company; it's a warning to our adversaries. The eyes in the Indian sky are smaller, smarter, and deadlier than ever before. 🇮🇳 Major Sammer Pal Toorr (Infantry Combat Veteran) Col AJ🇮🇳 Brig Brijesh Pandey Aadi Achint 🇮🇳 TheGlobalDecoder #ZuluDefence #IndianArmy #AtmanirbharBharat #MARCOSshow more

🎉 Happy Pi Day, Pioneers! 🥧✨ | March 14,... 2026 Today we celebrate Pi Day, a special day for the global community built around Pi Network—a project that has united millions of pioneers around a shared vision: creating a people-powered digital economy. What started as a simple idea—to make cryptocurrency accessible to everyday people—has grown into a massive global movement. Millions of pioneers across the world are building, supporting, and contributing to a rapidly expanding ecosystem where real utility, real applications, and real communities are beginning to take shape. Pi Day is more than a celebration of the number 3.14. It represents the collective effort of pioneers everywhere who believe in a decentralized future where technology empowers individuals, businesses, and communities. 🚀 Today we celebrate: 🔹 The millions of pioneers who mine, build, and support the ecosystem every day 🔹 The developers and innovators creating real applications and utilities 🔹 The businesses beginning to accept Pi and participate in the new digital economy 🔹 The global community working together to shape the future of Web3 At Mambochain, we remain committed to building meaningful utilities for the Pi ecosystem through projects like: 🔹 Pitogo Social – where pioneers can connect and engage 🔹 Pitogo Travel – bringing tourism into the Pi economy Workflet for Pi- an all in one platform for managing projects online 🔹 VirtuaSoul – a life simulation game for pioneers on the Pi Browser Together, we are helping build an ecosystem where innovation, participation, and real-world utility thrive. As the Pi community continues to grow stronger each year, the vision of a global peer-to-peer digital economy powered by pioneers comes closer to reality. 🌍 To every pioneer around the world: thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s continue building, supporting, and growing the ecosystem together. Happy Pi Day 2026! #PiDay2026 #PiNetwork #Pioneers #PiCommunity #BuildOnPi #Web3 #PiEcosystem #Mambochainshow more

Slow Progress is the New Reality of Modern Wars... There are many people commenting on Russian difficulties and coming up with numerous reasons for their alleged collapse. I absolutely do not see any collapse; on the contrary, Russia has already normalized a state of war in Ukraine, which boosts its economic and industrial growth. The difficulties faced by Russia today are the same as at the beginning of the war, with soldiers having to spend up to half of their initial salaries on their own equipment, delays in pensions, and a series of other problems that are mirrored on the Ukrainian side, even with all the support from allies. The war today is much less lethal than it was months ago, and both Russian and Ukrainian losses have significantly decreased during this phase. Lethality has fallen, but Russian advances persist. And why are they slow? Is it a Ukrainian tactic? No. They are slow because they are accompanied by the deployment of communication infrastructure like signal repeaters for drones, the advancement of artillery guided by drones, maneuvers using FAB and more recently ODAB bombs against Ukrainian drone operators' facilities, infiltration by reconnaissance teams, saboteurs, and a series of protocols they have developed. That conventional war with rapid advances no longer exists, and in the context of a battlefield dominated by drones, it is unlikely to return. Modern wars will have slow progress, as seen in the attacks and counter-attacks of the Russians and Ukrainians in this war. Contemporary military forces are still unable to see this new reality of war. When analyzing the Russian advance, it's important to consider that all these maneuvers take days to unfold, but the point is that the Russians have already adapted to this pace, not bothered whether a particular advance will take 3 weeks or 3 months. They advance continuously following tactical protocols with little threat from Ukrainian forces, which, without new equipment, have had their defensive tactics remain almost unchanged over the past two years, relying mainly on drones and making it easier for Russian studies of countermeasures. And what can Ukraine do in this situation? I see few options, but one would be to delay the Russian advance with a good number of missiles, though personally, I find it unlikely that they will reach Ukrainian hands. It wouldn't have the power to change the balance of the war, but it would guarantee more time, which is important because the battlefield is dynamic, and the implementation of new tactics based on innovative weapons can change everything overnight. A war that seems almost lost today could take a different turn in weeks. Time is crucial for Ukraine, which has fronts only about 130 km from cities like Zaporizhia and Dnipro.show more

🚨🎙️GIANNI INFANTINO ISSUES EMOTIONAL APOLOGY AFTER FIFA ABANDONS PRIVATE... INVESTMENT PLAN “Over the last few days, I have listened carefully to the concerns raised by confederations, federations, clubs, players and supporters from around the world. When this proposal was first discussed, our intention was never to divide football or compromise the values of the game. We believed we were exploring a unique opportunity that could help football grow and create long-term benefits for future generations. However, after hearing the feedback and seeing the reaction across the football community, it became clear that we underestimated the concerns surrounding these plans. We underestimated how many people would view this as a step in the wrong direction, and for that, I take responsibility. To everyone who felt disappointed, betrayed or that FIFA had broken their trust, I sincerely apologize. That was never our intention. The World Cup means far more than any business proposal, and when something creates this level of division within football, it is our duty to stop, listen and rethink our position. We have done exactly that. After careful reflection, we concluded that this was not the right path for the game. No financial opportunity is worth risking the unity of the football family. Football belongs to its supporters, its players and its communities, and their voices have been heard. Today, we move forward together. We have listened, we have learned, and we will work to rebuild the trust of everyone who felt let down by this process. For that reason, the proposal will not proceed, and our focus returns to protecting the future of football and the values that make this sport special.” “We Underestimated The Concerns, And For That I Apologize” No financial opportunity is worth dividing the football family. We have listened, reflected and decided not to proceed. Football belongs to its fans, and today we are choosing unity over disagreement. We have learned from this experience, and we will work hard to rebuild the trust of everyone who felt let down by these plans.” (Skysport)show more

President Zelenskyy is in Canada today. His visit is... primarily about air defense for Ukraine and how Ukraine can survive the winter. This is the right priority: the sky above Ukrainian cities is currently more important than any concepts. But I would look at this visit more broadly. Canada is currently restructuring its defense policy toward Europe, and Ukraine can take a significantly more important place in this restructuring than is visible from the list of aid packages. We are talking about the Canada–EU–Ukraine triangle. This is not an alternative to NATO, but rather an additional mechanism within Euro-Atlantic security. Why is this happening right now? There are four reasons: the lasting confrontation with Russia, growing threats in the Arctic and North Atlantic, Europe's need to take care of its own defense, and uncertainty regarding the duration, terms and conditions that the US will remain a guarantor of security. I will start with Canada. In 2025, PM Carney said that about 75 cents out of every dollar of Canadian capital defense spending goes to American suppliers. Therefore, Canada is now setting a course toward diversification. At the same time, there are no intentions to sever ties with Washington. Canadian defense-industrial strategy explicitly emphasizes strong relations with the United States. The second Canadian motive is the Arctic. Seven out of eight Arctic states are now in NATO. Russia remains the main military threat in the region, while China is increasingly taking an active interest in resources and routes. But for Ottawa, the North is also a matter of sovereignty. At the Canadian-Nordic Summit in Oslo in March, leaders specifically emphasized the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states. Against the backdrop of disputes surrounding Greenland and talk about a "51st state," a closer security partnership with Europe gives Canada more political support in these matters. And thirdly, let's be honest: in terms of military capabilities, Canada is not a giant. It only plans to reach 2% of GDP on defense this fiscal year. Canada's strength lies in geography and coalitions: in the fact that, together with the US, it secures NORAD while simultaneously building bridges to Europe. And why does Europe need Canada? Because Europe's need is not just weapons, but also the ability to move troops, equipment, and resources across the Atlantic. The JFC Norfolk command, which is responsible for maritime communications between North America and Europe, as of December 2025 also covers Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. The Atlantic, the North, and the East of Europe in NATO planning are increasingly becoming a single space. Canada in this scheme is the other shore of the Atlantic. The most interesting thing is that elements of the Canada-EU-Ukraine triangle are already working. SAFE is the first of them. This is a European concessional loan mechanism for joint defense procurement, worth EUR 150 billion. The main condition is that the money must work for the European defense industry. Therefore, at least 65% of the component value in a contract must be European. Under SAFE rules, items produced in Ukraine count as European, on equal footing with products from EU countries, Norway, or Iceland. Canada was also admitted to the mechanism, becoming the first non-European country to join. Joint production is the second one. In May, the defense ministries of Ukraine and Canada signed an agreement to produce Ukrainian reconnaissance drones in Canada for the Armed Forces of Ukraine through the Airlogix-Sentinel joint venture. Ukraine provides battle-tested technology; Canada provides manufacturing capacity and funding. This is no longer aid, it's a manufacturing partnership. The third one: money. The NATO Ankara Declaration recorded that European allies and Canada are already funding the vast majority of security assistance to Ukraine. The threats facing all three sides are also shared. The most vivid example is underwater infrastructure. According to Reuters that cites two Western officials, in the spring, Britain, Norway, and the US tracked Russian GUGI submersibles that were practicing the use of means for covertly disabling cables near Svalbard. For Canada, this concerns trans-Atlantic communications and Arctic surveillance. For the EU: cables, ports, and energy grids. For Ukraine: energy infrastructure and the Black Sea infrastructure. What does Ukraine bring to this arrangement? We bring experience that neither Canada nor most European armies possess: high-intensity warfare against Russia, mass deployment of drones, electronic warfare, intelligence, and protecting infrastructure under constant attack. Chatham House, in a May report, directly proposes integrating Ukraine into NATO's Eastern Sentry, as well as into the EU's Eastern Flank Watch and Drone Defense Initiative, arguing that Ukrainian solutions could make the defense of the continent against drones more cost-effective. Ukraine, without a full-fledged navy, forced the Russian Black Sea Fleet to withdraw its main forces from Sevastopol, Crimea. This experience is directly relevant to both the Baltic and the North Atlantic. Shared maritime situational awareness from the Black Sea to the Arctic (Canadian space capabilities, European surveillance programs, and Ukrainian practical experience) would allow monitoring the Russian navy, shadow tankers, and underwater infrastructure as a single theater. Cooperation between Canada and the EU can reduce dependence on unstable supply chains. Canada possesses significant reserves of critical materials, important among other things for the defense industry, whereas the EU depends on China for critical raw materials. Combining Canadian resources, European manufacturing capacity, and Ukrainian technology could create a distinct trans-Atlantic supply chain. Energy cooperation should be long-term. Canada does not yet have sufficient infrastructure on its Atlantic coast to quickly replace Russian energy resources in Europe. However, it can gradually become one of the sources of the EU's energy security. This applies not only to LNG, but also to critical materials, nuclear fuel, and the protection of energy infrastructure. The role of the United Kingdom should not be underestimated, as well. It plays a significant role in the security of the North Atlantic, the GIUK gap, the protection of underwater infrastructure, and the development of the Atlantic Bastion concept, fitting naturally into a broader security system beyond the Canada–EU–Ukraine format. However, this specific triangle holds distinct significance because it combines Canada, European institutions, and Ukraine's gradual integration into the European defense market. Thus, Ukrainian president's visit to Canada does not create a triangle in itself. But it shows that there are elements that are already working: SAFE, where Ukrainian content is counted toward European content; JFC Norfolk, which stitches the Atlantic to the North and East of Europe; Ukrainian drones manufactured in Canada; and funding, the main share of which is already borne by Europe and Canada. The potential for deepening cooperation within the triangle lies in joint projects: air defense and counter-drone measures, maritime situational awareness from the Black Sea to the North Atlantic, protection of underwater infrastructure, and raw material supply chains.show more