The United States called for turning Taiwan into a "hornet's nest" of drones

Taiwan needs to be turned into a "hornet's nest" of drones of all types to prevent potential conflicts in the region and ensure its own security. This was announced on July 2 by the de facto US Ambassador to the island, Raymond Green.

In his opinion, the United States and Taiwan can strengthen the "collective deterrent force of the free world."

"Nothing can prevent conflict more effectively than turning Taiwan into a hornet's nest of aerial, surface and underwater drones," the Reuters news agency quoted him as saying.

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Fox News channel said on May 15 that US President Donald Trump, after talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, did not approve a deal to supply $14 billion worth of weapons to Taiwan.

The Hill newspaper reported on May 22 that Washington was suspending the sale of weapons to Taiwan for an appointed amount due to the Middle East conflict. In addition, the Reuters news agency, citing a spokeswoman for the Taiwan administration, Karen Kuo, reported that Taiwan had not received any information from the United States about adjustments in the supply of military equipment.