Serbia produce drones Ukraine — Claims have emerged that Serbia could become a site for the production of drones destined for Ukraine, according to a report referencing statements by journalist Michael Martens. The focus on potential economic cooperation was highlighted during the recent visit of Volodymyr Zelensky to Belgrade, which Martens described as a strong political signal despite the official emphasis on trade.

Martens, writing on the social media platform X, suggested that while there is no official confirmation, discussions about defense cooperation—including joint drone production—are reportedly underway. He outlined a possible trilateral arrangement: Serbia would host manufacturing, Ukraine would contribute its experience in drone warfare, and the United Arab Emirates would provide financial backing.

Further claims in the report cite a conversation between Martens and former U.S. ambassador to Belgrade Christopher Hill. Hill allegedly confirmed that, at the start of his tenure, the Ukrainian ambassador presented a list of military equipment needed by Kyiv. According to Hill, the U.S. embassy assessed Serbia’s capacity to meet these requests and found it feasible. Hill is also quoted as saying that the United States supported the acquisition of significant quantities of Serbian ammunition for Ukraine, even though official Serbian policy maintains that no weapons are sold directly to Ukraine and that any such transfers occur through intermediaries such as Poland and the Czech Republic. Hill reportedly stated that Russian intelligence was aware of these transactions and criticized Aleksandar Vučić both publicly and privately.

The report also notes that Hill emphasized the importance for the United States that Serbia’s involvement not be seen as war profiteering, but rather as part of a longstanding relationship between Serbia and Ukraine. He reportedly added that the U.S. closely monitored Serbia to ensure it was not supplying arms to Russia, and concluded that no such sales had taken place.

Martens further referenced Oleksandr Kamyshin, a key figure in Ukraine’s defense industry, who allegedly played a mediating role in Serbia regarding arms procurement and Zelensky’s visit. Multiple sources reportedly confirmed Kamyshin’s involvement.

The story has sparked debate in Serbia, where foreign policy decisions—especially those involving military cooperation—are highly sensitive due to the country’s historical ties with Russia and its balancing act between East and West.