Baykar CEO rules out supplies of Bayraktar drones to Russia

Baykar Makina provides full support to Ukraine, and regardless of the amount offered, does not intend to sell drones to Russia, Chief Executive Officer of the company Haluk Bayraktar said in an interview with the Russian service of the BBC.

“Money is not a priority for us. Money and material resources have never been the goal in our business,” says Haluk Bayraktar. “Our friendship and cooperation with Ukraine has been going on for many years. Therefore, no matter how much money we are offered, honestly, providing them [Moscow] with drones in this situation. During this period, all our support is completely on the side of Ukraine. Since we have a very strong connection, and Ukraine is under a very unfair, aggressive and unreasonable attack. And therefore, nothing will overshadow our cooperation with Ukraine, no matter what amount is offered, our position on this matter is clear," he said.

According to him, Bayraktar systems have been used in Ukraine since 2018. Very important projects in the defense industry were also signed with Ukraine.