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Zelenskiy Offers Ukraine's Drone Expertise to Middle East Allies

3/8/2026

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Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian president, said on March 7 that he discussed Iran and the Middle East with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and offered Ukraine’s help countering Iranian drones, citing Ukraine’s experience fighting Shaheds.
Zelenskiy emphasized Ukraine’s readiness to assist and sought reciprocal support.
He spoke with Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, underscoring Ukraine’s commitment to aid the United States against these threats.

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Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Ukrainian president, said on March 7 that he discussed Iran and the Middle East with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and offered Ukraine’s help countering Iranian drones, citing Ukraine’s experience fighting Shaheds.
Zelenskiy emphasized Ukraine’s readiness to assist and sought reciprocal support.
He spoke with Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, underscoring Ukraine’s commitment to aid the United States against these threats.