 You don't need help with drones. EU's top diplomat to Ukraine. The EU will not help Ukraine obtain drones. As the country is already proficient at manufacturing them, the bloc's foreign policy chief Josep Borel has said. The diplomat, who visited Kiev, said the EU has already provided Ukraine with $95 billion in aid, including $30 billion in military support since the start of the conflict with Russia in February 2022. He vowed that Brussels will continue its assistance, although apparently not with UAVs. You don't need help with drones. Borel insisted during a joint press conference with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba. The EU's top diplomat told journalists that he had visited a UAV factory in Ukraine and was very surprised by the ability of your engineers to create high-quality drones in large quantities. And at the end of the war, Ukraine will be at the forefront of a new way of warfare. This is truly amazing. Borel added, as cited by the Interfax Ukraine news agency. The diplomat said he was impressed that a country can have such a production capacity of advanced and efficient drones out of nothing in one year, claiming that Ukraine deserves praise. The rosy picture drawn by the EU foreign policy chief is in stark contrast with remarks by the CEO of Ukrainian drone maker Athlon Avya Artyom Vyunik, who last month complained of red tape, logistical problems, and general uncertainty in the industry. Ukrainian state contract rules have repeatedly changed during the conflict with Russia, becoming more risky for producers. Vyunik told RadioNV, blaming total disorganization and miscommunication within the government.