“They are waiting for us”: Putin Sends Blunt Message As Russia Pushes Autonomous Tech Abroad

“They are waiting for us,” Russian President Vladimir Putin declared while outlining Moscow’s ambitions to expand its autonomous systems, and unmanned technologies on global markets. Speaking at a high-level meeting on the development of autonomous systems, Putin dismissed narratives of Russia’s isolation, insisting that international demand for Russian drones, transport systems, and advanced technologies remains strong.     His remarks signal a renewed push to boost exports, strengthen technological sovereignty, and challenge Western claims that sanctions have sidelined Russia from global trade.    …