Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit Reuters
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"Real security is built on partnership, we value everyone and remain open to supporting all those who are ready to work together for this goal."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"For Ukraine, this is also a matter of principle: terror must not prevail anywhere in the world. Protection must be sufficient everywhere."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Kyiv will 'definitely' face shortages of Patriot systems because of the war against Iran."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
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British Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party.
Estonian Prime Minister who emphasizes Ukraine's accession to the EU.
Icelandic Prime Minister.
President of the United Arab Emirates.
Rob Jetten is the new Prime Minister of the Netherlands, leading a minority government.
Ulf Kristersson is the prime minister of Sweden.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy is the President of Ukraine.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made unannounced visits to the UAE and Qatar, aiming to strengthen strategic ties and expand Ukraine’s defense partnerships amid regional conflicts involving Iran. Ukraine is offering military support, including drone interceptors, to Gulf Arab states targeted by Iranian attacks.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made an unannounced visit to Saudi Arabia, signaling Ukraine's expanding role in regional security through its expertise in countering drone attacks. Zelenskyy's trip follows his recent statement that Ukraine is assisting five Middle Eastern and Gulf nations—Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan—with drone defense systems amidst ongoing threats tied to the Iran conflict.
In an in-depth interview with Le Monde, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky highlighted the urgent challenges Ukraine faces amid ongoing Russian aggression and the shifting international focus due to the recent Middle East conflict. Zelensky criticized the insufficient pressure applied on Russia by both the US and Europe, emphasizing the negative consequences of lifted sanctions, which have boosted Moscow's energy revenues and supported its war efforts. He voiced concern that military aid to Ukraine has slowed as US resources are increasingly diverted to Middle Eastern allies.
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