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Ukraine Offers Drone Support to Counter Iranian Threat

3/8/2026

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Zelensky Aids Middle East

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will help the United States and its Middle Eastern partners counter Iranian drones.
He confirmed talks with leaders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait.
Ukraine would provide support and specialists to defend against Shahed drones.
Zelensky warned a prolonged Iran conflict could affect Ukraine's weapons supplies.
Ukraine is considering exchanging interceptor drones for air defense missiles with Middle Eastern partners.

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Australia’s federal government is considering military assistance requests from Gulf states affected by Iranian attacks as the Middle East conflict escalates.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong stated that all six Gulf states have faced Iranian strikes targeting civilian infrastructure.
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Zelensky Aids Middle East

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine will help the United States and its Middle Eastern partners counter Iranian drones.
He confirmed talks with leaders from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan, and Kuwait.
Ukraine would provide support and specialists to defend against Shahed drones.
Zelensky warned a prolonged Iran conflict could affect Ukraine's weapons supplies.
Ukraine is considering exchanging interceptor drones for air defense missiles with Middle Eastern partners.

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