European governments, through their choices, are "dragging their countries into war with Russia" instead of strengthening their internal security, notes the Russian Ministry of Defense
Heavy accusations and threats against Europe were unleashed by the Russian Ministry of Defense, arguing that due to the frivolity and incompetence of some, the Old Continent is being gradually "dragged" into a military confrontation with Russia… According to Moscow, the decision by European governments to boost the production and shipment of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to Kyiv constitutes a direct escalation. The Russian Ministry of Defense claims that, amidst increasing losses and personnel shortages in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, European countries are accelerating their military support, creating, as it states, a new and dangerous operational environment.
At the same time, mention is made of the funding of production facilities for offensive drones on European soil, with Moscow speaking of the "transformation of Europe into a strategic space for Ukraine." European governments, through their choices, are "dragging their countries into war with Russia" instead of strengthening their internal security, notes the Russian Ministry of Defense. The warning takes on an even more dramatic tone regarding the potential use of European-made drones in attacks against Russian territory, referring to them as "terrorist attacks" that could lead to an uncontrollable escalation. In this same context, the Russian Ministry of Defense released a list of addresses of European companies that, according to Moscow, are involved in the production of UAVs and components.
The Germany – United Kingdom axis
On a parallel front, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced a new "agreement" with Germany, with Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov confirming three deals totaling 4 billion euros. The package includes: strengthening air defense systems, deliveries of hundreds of Patriot missiles, the transfer of 36 IRIS-T launchers, investments of 300 million euros in Ukrainian long-range weapons, and the joint production of drones powered by artificial intelligence. According to reports from the Telegram channel "Politics of the Country," the first batch will reach 5,000 units, while there are also plans for the production of long-range drones of the Anubis type, which analysts say are based on the design standards of the Geran-2 and Shahed-136.
The United Kingdom, for its part, announced its largest UAV procurement package for Ukraine to date, with a projected delivery of at least 120,000 drones by 2026. The shipment includes: long-range drones, reconnaissance UAVs, logistics systems, and maritime drones… Of course, there are still some voices of… reason. British politician Armand Memaj warned that this move may dramatically increase the risk of a direct UK-Russia conflict, calling it an "unprecedented escalation." In any case, as accusations and military reinforcements escalate on both sides, the rhetoric is becoming increasingly confrontational, creating an explosive backdrop for European security. Moscow speaks of a "dangerous slide toward generalized conflict," while European capitals continue to strengthen Kyiv in an environment already characterized by high geopolitical tension and unpredictable developments.
Zelensky opened "Pandora’s box" with the drone agreement – The "dark" partnership with Meloni
Details of the new, peculiar agreement concerning drones were revealed by the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky—a development causing intense concern regarding further escalation of the conflict. Following his meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, the Ukrainian President made statements reflecting a new strategic direction for Kyiv, which appears to expand the scope of military cooperation beyond existing norms. "Ukraine has developed a special format for a security agreement, which we call the Drone Agreement," he noted, implying that this is a new tool for military and technological partnership with Western partners.
According to what was revealed, Kyiv appears willing to fully open its arsenal in terms of expertise, offering access to critical defense capabilities: unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), missile systems, electronic warfare technologies, and even sensitive operational data. Italy, as he highlighted, is reportedly seriously considering participation in this new form of cooperation, a fact that reinforces concerns about the creation of a more "aggressive" axis of military partnership within Europe. At the same time, Zelensky did not hesitate to criticize the stance of the United States, expressing dissatisfaction with the allegedly limited attention Ukraine receives from top figures in Washington. Specifically, he mentioned that US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, as well as Jared Kushner, a close relative of the White House head, do not have sufficient time for the Ukrainian crisis at a time when Kyiv is seeking an intensification of international support. These developments create an explosive scene, as the promotion of a "Drone Agreement" may radically change the terms of the war, strengthening Ukraine's military momentum while simultaneously increasing the risk of wider destabilization. The question emerging is whether this new initiative constitutes a necessary defensive move or the prelude to an even more dangerous phase in the already fragile balance of power.
Locations published
The Russian Ministry of Defense published data regarding European and foreign companies that, according to its claims, participate in the production of UAVs and components used in attacks against Russian territory. As stated, components for Ukrainian drones are manufactured in countries such as Germany, Turkey, Israel, Spain, Italy, and the Czech Republic, with specific production sites including Madrid for satellite radio-navigation receivers, Hanau for piston engines, as well as factories in Venice, Prague, Haifa, Or Yehuda, Ankara, and Yalova.
Furthermore, companies such as Fire Point and Horizon Tech in the United Kingdom, Da Vinci Avia and Airlogics in Germany, Kort in Denmark, Terminal Autonomy in Latvia, Destinus in the Netherlands, as well as Antonov State Enterprise, Ukrspetssystems, and Deviro in Poland and the Czech Republic, are cited as producing sub-systems such as cellular network connectivity modules and carbon fiber for fuselages, contributing to the construction of various types of drones like the FP-1, FP-2, An-196 Lyuty, RAM-2X, and others.
Medvedev’s true promise: "Sweet dreams, Europeans, you are targets" – The Russian ultimatum on drones
The post by the Russian Ministry of Defense with the list of drone production sites for Ukraine in Europe constitutes a list of legitimate targets for the Russian Armed Forces. This was stated by the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, on the social network X. "When the possibility of such strikes will be realized will depend on the evolution of the situation. Sweet dreams, European partners!" he wrote. Medvedev noted that branches of eight companies producing drones for the Ukrainian army are located in eight European countries.
The Ukrainian army uses drones daily for attacks on Russian regions. On April 15, in the city of Sterlitamak in Bashkiria, a fire service driver of an enterprise was killed in an attack by Ukrainian drones. The head of the republic, Rady Habirov, expressed his condolences to the relatives and promised to provide the family with all necessary assistance. According to the Telegram channel SHOT, the Ukrainian army used four Lyuty-type kamikaze drones for the attack. Local residents reported that in the morning in Sterlitamak, sounds resembling explosions were heard. Earlier, an incursion of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles was repelled in the Rostov region.
Russian Defense Ministry’s statement must be taken literally: the list of European facilities which make drones & other equipment is a list of potential targets for the Russian armed forces. When strikes become a reality depends on what comes next. Sleep well, European partners!
— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) April 15, 2026
Danger for Greece as well
In this environment of accelerated escalation, Greece is also expected, inevitably, to fall into the crosshairs… It is recalled that the Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, and the President of Ukraine, Zelensky, agreed to start the joint production of naval drones in Greek shipbuilding enterprises. According to Ukrainian media, Ukrainian and Greek defense companies will participate in the project, and part of the technologies will be developed in Greece.
The production will cover the needs of both countries: some of the sea drones will be allocated to the Ukrainian army, while the rest will supplement the arsenal of the Greek armed forces. This will allow Greece to reduce its technological gap with Turkey. In addition to the shipbuilding industry (possibly at the Scaramanga shipyard), Greek companies will manufacture electronics, optics, sensors, and, if necessary, ammunition. The joint drone is expected to be an improved version of the Ukrainian models that have already proven effective on the battlefield. If the start of production is successful, Athens and Kyiv plan to expand their cooperation to include underwater drones. As is understood, the relations of the Mitsotakis government with Russia are now at an extreme, while Greece's obsessive focus on the wrong side of History risks permanently severing the historical, political, and religious ties of Moscow with Athens. "Regarding our own reaction, which may also be asymmetric, we point out that the actions of official Athens will not go unanswered. Inevitable countermeasures will follow from the Russian side," the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, had characteristically emphasized in the past.
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