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Zelensky Reveals Trump's Request for Ukraine's Drone Support

3/9/2026

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Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, announced that U.S. President Donald J. Trump sought Kyiv's help to counter Iranian drone threats.
Ukrainian military personnel are expected to arrive in the Gulf to help defend against Iranian drone threats.
In exchange Gulf nations may provide missiles for Ukraine's air defense systems.
The White House downplayed the impact of Russia sharing intelligence with Iran about U.S. military assets in the Middle East.

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Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president, announced that U.S. President Donald J. Trump sought Kyiv's help to counter Iranian drone threats.
Ukrainian military personnel are expected to arrive in the Gulf to help defend against Iranian drone threats.
In exchange Gulf nations may provide missiles for Ukraine's air defense systems.
The White House downplayed the impact of Russia sharing intelligence with Iran about U.S. military assets in the Middle East.