# Zelensky says Russia plans to spend $12 billion on jet-powered drones next year

https://mins.news/en/item/75504

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-26 19:24 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/russia-plans-to-spend-12-billion-on-jet-powered-drones-loitering-munitions-next-year-zelensky-says/

> President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukrainian intelligence obtained Russian documents indicating Moscow plans to spend $12 billion next year producing jet-powered drones and loitering munitions. Ukraine is expanding interceptor-drone production, while Zelensky urged partners to increase sanctions and joint defenses.

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