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Ukraine Pursues Security Pacts with UAE, Qatar Amid Iran Threats

3/31/2026

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Sybiha Secures Defense Partnerships

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine nears security agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to counter Iranian threats.
He emphasized keeping global attention on Ukraine amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Sybiha also hopes to involve China in peace negotiations with Russia, citing its influence.
Discussions with Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and Jordan, focus on sharing defense strategies against drone attacks.

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Zelensky Initiates Trilateral Talks

Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian president, confirmed on March 28 that Ukraine is prepared for trilateral talks with the United States and Russia.
He said Ukraine is ready to meet anywhere, but U.S. participation is limited by Middle East tensions.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Russia remains in contact with Washington and expects continued negotiations, but there is no progress on territorial disputes.
Earlier this year, talks occurred in Abu Dhabi and Geneva.

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Sybiha Secures Defense Partnerships

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Ukraine nears security agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar to counter Iranian threats.
He emphasized keeping global attention on Ukraine amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Sybiha also hopes to involve China in peace negotiations with Russia, citing its influence.
Discussions with Gulf nations, including Saudi Arabia and Jordan, focus on sharing defense strategies against drone attacks.

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