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Zelenskyy Secures Billions in Defense Partnerships with Gulf Nations

3/28/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine aims to build defense partnerships with Middle Eastern countries, focusing on air defenses and technology sharing.
Agreements are being signed with Gulf nations on 10-year contracts worth billions.
Zelenskyy says these partnerships will boost Ukraine's exports and fund military needs.
He warns that lifting sanctions on Russia would heighten Moscow's involvement in regional conflicts.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Ukraine aims to build defense partnerships with Middle Eastern countries, focusing on air defenses and technology sharing.
Agreements are being signed with Gulf nations on 10-year contracts worth billions.
Zelenskyy says these partnerships will boost Ukraine's exports and fund military needs.
He warns that lifting sanctions on Russia would heighten Moscow's involvement in regional conflicts.