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Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called on international partners to increase investments in Ukraine’s defense technology sector, emphasizing that the country’s innovations are not only vital for its survival but also valuable to the broader transatlantic community.
Sybiha stated this on social media platform X.
He highlighted that Russia’s full-scale invasion has pushed Ukraine to become a hub of wartime innovation, especially in areas such as unmanned aerial systems, artificial intelligence in combat, cybersecurity, e-governance, and fintech.
“We urge partners to invest more in Ukraine’s technology and help us mass produce our best innovations. This is a win-win partnership: those who assist us now will directly benefit from our innovation in the future,” the minister said.
Sybiha stressed that Ukraine is already a contributor to Euro-Atlantic security, and that bolstering its technological base will strengthen the resilience of both Ukraine and its allies.
The minister also called for an immediate tightening of sanctions against Russia. He argued that limiting Moscow’s access to critical technologies, particularly microchips, and reducing its oil revenues are essential steps to weakening its military machine.
“Every microchip denied to Moscow is a life saved,” Sybiha emphasized. “Russia must be denied all resources for its war machine. Oil revenues must be cut. Moscow’s access to technology must be fully disrupted.”
“Let’s widen the tech gap between freedom and tyranny—turning innovation into a shield. Not only for Ukraine, but for the entire transatlantic community,” he concluded.
His comments followed a new wave of Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities, including strikes on Kharkiv and Odesa, once again highlighting the urgent need for international support in both military and economic dimensions.
