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Rheinmetall Boss Slammed for Ukraine Drone Remarks

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“It's March 30, Europe news today starts now, AI powered and always on. Rhymedel's top boss, Armin Papperger, stirred up drama by calling Ukraine's drone-tech child's play like snapping together Lego blocks.”From the transcript

Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall, sparked controversy by dismissing Ukraines drone technology as childs play, likening it to Lego. President Zelensky and other officials fired back, highlighting Ukraines advancements in drone interceptors and the contributions of Ukrainian women in defense work. The hashtag MadeByHousewives trended online, and Rheinmetall later issued a statement expressing respect for Ukraines ingenuity.

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Rheinmetall Boss Slammed for Ukraine Drone Remarks

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Belfast News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Rheinmetall Boss Slammed for Ukraine Drone Remarks. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 30, Europe news today starts now, AI powered and always on. Rhymedel's top boss, Armin Papperger, stirred up drama by calling Ukraine's drone-tech child's play like snapping together Lego blocks. He claimed Ukrainian housewives crank out parts using 3D printers right in their kitchens, dismissing it as no real innovation. President Zelinsky fired back quick, labeling the remark strange and dropping sarcasm. If housewives build drones that good, anyone could run, Rhymedel. Ukraine's actually surged ahead as a top maker of cheap, battle-proven drone interceptors since Russia's invasion kicked off in February 20, 22. Folks online lit up with the hashtag made by housewives Roasting Papperger Hard, Prime Minister Yulia Spiradenko jumped in to hype Ukrainian women, saying they've charged into defense work with grit, while juggling families under, war stress. Zelinsky's advisor, Alexander Kamishin, backed it up too, noting he sees men and women grinding

side by side in factories, great at home, even better, on the line. Rhymedel walked it back fast on X stressing deep respect for every Ukrainian's fight and calling their ingenuity straight fire that inspires the whole crew.

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