KYIV, Aug 14 – Ukraine’s arms exports hit $145 million in the first six months of the year, down about 30% on the year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, Ukroboronprom, the state defense concern, reported.

"The introduction of quarantine measures by the main partners of Ukraine in the field of military technical cooperation led to the cancellation of all exhibition events, official visits, most meetings and negotiations, and reduced the export/import of products and services in on average by a third compared to the same period last year," Ukroboronprom said.