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Ukraine Aids Middle East Against Iranian Drones Amid US Rejection

3/21/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine is helping five Middle Eastern countries counter Iranian drone attacks.
Ukrainian military experts are deployed to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan to build defense systems.
Zelenskyy has sent a delegation to the United States to revive talks ending Russia's invasion.
U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Ukraine's drone defense offer.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine is helping five Middle Eastern countries counter Iranian drone attacks.
Ukrainian military experts are deployed to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan to build defense systems.
Zelenskyy has sent a delegation to the United States to revive talks ending Russia's invasion.
U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Ukraine's drone defense offer.