The Russian Defense Ministry views the decisions by several European countries to supply drones to Ukraine as a deliberate move leading to an escalation of the military-political situation and a “creeping transformation” of those countries into Ukraine’s strategic support base.

The branches of Ukrainian companies producing drones for strikes on Russia are located in cities of eight European countries, including London, Munich, Prague and Riga, the Russian Defense Ministry said.

Increased production in Europe

– According to available information, on March 26, 2026, “the leadership of a number of European countries made a decision amid rising losses and worsening manpower shortages in the Ukrainian armed forces to increase the production and supply of UAVs to Ukraine for strikes on Russian territory.”

– The expansion of UAV production capacity for Ukraine is planned through increased funding for Ukrainian and joint ventures in Europe.

– The Russian Defense Ministry views the decisions by several European countries to supply drones to Ukraine as a deliberate move leading to an escalation of the military-political situation and a “creeping transformation” of those countries into Ukraine’s strategic support base.

Conflict escalation

– “Instead of strengthening security,” European leaders are dragging their countries into war with Russia through their actions.

– The European public should understand the true causes of the threats to their security and be aware of the locations of companies manufacturing UAVs for Ukraine.

– The implementation of scenarios involving Ukrainian terrorist attacks against Russia using UAVs manufactured in Europe leads to unpredictable consequences.

Full article: Tass.com.

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