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Israel Seeks Ukraine's Expertise Against Iranian Drones

3/19/2026

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Israel has approached Ukraine to explore cooperation against Iranian-made drones, drawing on Ukraine’s conflict experience.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but the meeting is not scheduled.
Ukraine's ambassador confirmed the request and noted Israel seeks Kyiv's drone-intercept methods, including Shahed drones.
Israel has previously hesitated to supply weapons to Ukraine, citing risks of technology reaching Iran.

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Israel has approached Ukraine to explore cooperation against Iranian-made drones, drawing on Ukraine’s conflict experience.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asked to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but the meeting is not scheduled.
Ukraine's ambassador confirmed the request and noted Israel seeks Kyiv's drone-intercept methods, including Shahed drones.
Israel has previously hesitated to supply weapons to Ukraine, citing risks of technology reaching Iran.