Albania is poised for significant changes in its military sector, with recent revelations sparking debates and speculations. According to sources from local Albanian media, the country has secured a substantial contract for the mass production of munitions for warfare purposes in Ukraine. Notably, Alex Soros, a prominent figure in the global arena, is reported to have a crucial role in this venture.
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| While Edi Rama delivers a speech at the Ukraine-Southeast European Countries Summit, Taulant Balla, Minister of the Interior of the Republic of Albania, and Alex Sorros can be seen behind; video screenshot |
The decision has been made for Albania to commence the mass production of munitions, including shells of 10 different calibers, with provisions for additional calibers as well, according to the initial plan.
Questions arise as to how this production will be realized, who will finance it, who will oversee it, and who will benefit from it. Sources suggest that a major American conglomerate will take control of Albania's entire military industry and engage specialists who have been involved in the production of war munitions over the years. However, this may not suffice, as it's anticipated that foreign specialists, particularly from Ukraine, will quickly be brought in to take over the production of military materials in Albania, in service to the conflict.
In essence, Albania will serve as a subcontractor in a major contract, where Alex Soros holds a significant role.
Similar to contracts involving natural resources such as oil and gas, the Albanian state will not have a primary role in the production of military materials. The Albanian government or government-affiliated companies will merely act as subcontractors for the infrastructure.
Starting from next week, several large Ukrainian and American companies are expected to arrive in Elbasan and Poliçan to reactivate the production of munitions. The entire space in these enterprises will be designated as military zones, inaccessible to the general public, while subcontractors will operate solely on infrastructure supply.
As learned, all this production will be carried out by a consortium dealing with Ukraine's weapons. However, in every European country, they will be required to disclose all data for tax purposes. Albania will not have any such obligation; the country will turn into a war zone, similar to the factories, and is likely to have a considerable workforce.
However, this isn't about procurement by Albanian companies or their contracts. As stated by Edi Rama himself yesterday and today, there has yet to be any critical voice discussing the merits, profits, and risks of our country turning into an industry of Volodymyr Zelensky's war.
It is understood that the United States has asked Edi Rama if he will undertake this duty, to which he has said 'Yes!,' unlike in 2013 when he refused the destruction of chemical weapons because Ilir Meta and a part of the Socialist Party were against it.