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ruet

(10,247 posts)
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 02:49 PM Friday

'We Don't Need Ukraine's Help' -- Trump Rebuffs Zelensky's Drone Defense Offer

Source: The Kyiv Independent

The U.S. does not need Ukraine's assistance with strengthening anti-drone defenses amid the ongoing fighting in the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News aired on March 13.

"No, we don't need (Ukraine's) help in drone defense," Trump said in the interview. "We know more about drones than anybody. We have the best drones in the world, actually."

The comments come as an unexpected rebuff of Kyiv's offer to share its combat‑tested experience and technology for countering Iranian‑made strike drones with the U.S. and Middle Eastern countries.

The claim also appears to conflict with President Volodymyr Zelensky's earlier statement that Kyiv agreed to Washington's request for assistance in protecting U.S. military bases in Jordan.

Read more: https://kyivindependent.com/trump-ukraine-drone-defenses/

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LiberalArkie

(19,717 posts)
3. Because, Trump as a good Republican never wants to be accused of wining a war. That goes against everything they hold
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 03:55 PM
Friday

dear. The concept of stopping the monetary gains.....

groundloop

(13,776 posts)
4. It's no surprise this is the same arrogant ass who bankrupted a casino.
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 04:53 PM
Friday

It takes a special kind of stupid to bankrupt a casino, where customers are literally walking through the door and handing you money.

kiranon

(1,738 posts)
7. How Stupid
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 08:15 PM
Friday

Not to accept Ukraine's' help. We need all the help we can get in this stupid war. Use a few drones, call it victory and get out while we can.

blue-wave

(4,946 posts)
8. This will put American lives
Fri Mar 13, 2026, 10:40 PM
Friday

in danger. What did Putin say, just before Trump lifted sanctions on Russian oil, to him in their latest phone call?

Historic NY

(39,964 posts)
9. Really from the people that have been dealing with drones on the battlefield
Sat Mar 14, 2026, 12:16 AM
Yesterday

and in particular Iranian drones used by Russia, Trump wants to up the body count

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