Zelenskiy Seeks Middle Eastern Support Amid Iranian Drone Threats

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine discussed Iranian drone strikes with leaders from the UAE and Qatar, focusing on collaboration to counter these threats. Ukraine proposed sending drone specialists to the Middle East to help down Iranian drones, exchanging expertise for air defense missiles.

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy of Ukraine engaged in discussions with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani regarding Iranian drone threats. The focus was on teaming up to enhance civilian protection.

Ukraine has extensive experience in countering drones and missiles, developed over years of Russian attacks. President Zelenskiy highlighted the potential for Ukraine to assist in this area, with teams from the involved nations set to explore avenues of cooperation.

In a broader spectrum of defense collaboration, Ukraine offered to send drone specialists to the Middle East to assist with deterring Iranian drones, contingent upon support in brokering a ceasefire with Russia. Additionally, Zelenskiy expressed willingness to exchange interceptor drones for air defense missiles from regional allies.