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Ukraine, UAE agree to cooperate on defence, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine and the UAE agreed to enhance defense ties including counter-drone collaboration amid regional tensions involving Iranian drone attacks, with Kyiv deploying over 200 experts to Gulf states.
- On Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, where the leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in security and defense.
- Gulf nations face frequent Iranian drone strikes, prompting the deal; Ukraine aims to assist these countries while seeking high-end air-defense missiles in return for its anti-drone expertise.
- Zelenskyy stated Ukraine has "relevant expertise" in anti-drone defenses, describing the country's interceptors as "cheap and effective," while the nations finalize details for future contracts and technological cooperation.
- Discussions addressed security concerns regarding Iranian strikes and the Strait of Hormuz blockade, developments that directly impact the global oil market and necessitate unified regional stability efforts.
- Kyiv is currently assisting five Gulf countries—the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan—to bolster defensive readiness, a broader strategy reflected in this visit following a similar agreement with Saudi Arabia.
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