10/24 Ukraine News Roundup
Def Post: Zelensky Says Ukraine Can Now Produce Four Million Drones a Year
No doubt Plowshares are preferable, but so long as Russia is waging war, Ukraine must defend itself.
Ukrainian production continues to ramp-up. Initial estimate was 1mln Drones in 2024.
Ukraine is becoming a world leader in drone technology. Continued cooperation in drone technology makes us safer in America.
PitchBook: Point72 veteran targets $50M for Ukraine defense tech VC fund
Investors recognize the opportunity in Ukraine Defense Tech. New fund planned with US and Ukrainian partners. Good luck.
WSJ: VP Quayle on the Importance of Foreign Affairs for the Presidential Candidates:
The second issue is a revanchist Russia controlled by Vladimir Putin. As tragic as the war in Ukraine is, it could one day be remembered as the opening salvo of a far deadlier conflict. Mr. Putin always wants more—a lesson we should have learned after he invaded Georgia in 2008 and annexed Crimea in 2014. A president who appeases him now would be making a blunder of 1930s proportions.
Alexander Rodyansky: Another day, Another Russian court handing out sentences in absentia
Film-producer Rodyansky, winner of Golden Globes, nominated for Academy Awards was sentenced to 8.5 years. Fortunately, he left Russia long ago. I knew Alexander for many years in Kyiv where he built the 1+1 TV Channel. May he continue to create and stay safe outside of Russia.