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Parrot in a flap: French drone firm shaken by score-settling linked to Ukraine activities

Nicolas Yahmi in the GUR's international military intelligence legion, and Parrot CEO Henri Seydoux. © Indigo Publications - Photos: Nicolas Yahmi//Gouhier Nicolas/Abaca via Reuters Connect

Parrot in Ukraine, part 1: a former consultant of the French drone manufacturer, Nicolas Yahmi, who has ties to the Ukrainian military intelligence service and the French services, is waging a bitter battle against his former employer. [...]

Published on 11/02/2025 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes Grégory Priolon

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