Ukrainian state-adjacent news agency; first to publish the Fedorov announcement

UA NEWS reports that Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers approved the mechanism July 1, announced by Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. Exports are restricted to existing Drone Deal partner states (27 countries, 15 NATO members); manufacturers may export only while simultaneously fulfilling all Ukrainian Armed Forces contracts. The ministry of foreign affairs designates eligible partner states; the ministry of defence lists embargoed weapons. A 30-day review window applies to transactions above 15 million hryvnias ($335,000). Ten export centres will open across Europe.

“Manufacturers can export if they ensure simultaneous fulfilment of both state contracts and export orders; if the state needs a weapon, permission can be denied.”