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Ukraine Deploys Forces to Gulf States Amid Security Concerns

3/21/2026

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Ukraine deployed units to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan to protect infrastructure from drone attacks, per Security Council Secretary Rustem Umerov.
The move followed Umerov's visit.
Ukrainian specialists coordinate under the National Security and Defense Council.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy seeks financial and technological support in return for Ukraine's help.
He asks to assess these countries' readiness to join Strait of Hormuz security initiatives.

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Ukraine deployed units to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan to protect infrastructure from drone attacks, per Security Council Secretary Rustem Umerov.
The move followed Umerov's visit.
Ukrainian specialists coordinate under the National Security and Defense Council.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy seeks financial and technological support in return for Ukraine's help.
He asks to assess these countries' readiness to join Strait of Hormuz security initiatives.