Bangladesh, June 13 -- The recent regional summit involving Baltic and Nordic leaders drew considerable attention not only because of the security concerns dominating the agenda, but also because of the presence of Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky. According to much of the Western media coverage, Zelensky arrived prepared to share Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare with countries increasingly concerned about their own defense capabilities in an unstable European security environment.

The narrative was straightforward: Ukraine, forged in the crucible of war, had become an innovator in military drone operations, and its experience now represented a valuable resource for European partners seeking to modernize their defenses.

Yet th...