What Zelensky said about the comparison with housewives who produce drones

The Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reacted sarcastically to the remarks of Rheinmetall's CEO, Armin Papperger, who compared Ukrainian drone factories to "housewives" making weapons in their kitchens. In a press conference, Zelensky said that if every housewife in Ukraine can produce drones, then anyone can become a CEO at Rheinmetall.

Papperger's comments, made in an interview for The Atlantic, sparked controversy in Ukraine, stating that Ukrainian drone production is 'like a Lego game' and does not compare to the advanced technology of large companies. Zelensky described these statements as 'bizarre', emphasizing the essential contribution of Ukrainians in the field of defense.

Reactions on social media were varied, with users praising the performance of air defense under the hashtag #MadeByHousewives. Rheinmetall attempted to mitigate the scandal, stating that they respect the efforts of the Ukrainian people.