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Zelenskiy Urges Global Cooperation for Strait of Hormuz Security

4/18/2026

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Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for collaborative efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on April 17.
The video conference with 50 nations showed decisions now shape future responses and prevent Gaza-like crises.
He cited Ukraine's Black Sea experience, noting it escorted merchant vessels and repelled attacks.
He noted security agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, and discussions with Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

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Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for collaborative efforts to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz on April 17.
The video conference with 50 nations showed decisions now shape future responses and prevent Gaza-like crises.
He cited Ukraine's Black Sea experience, noting it escorted merchant vessels and repelled attacks.
He noted security agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, and discussions with Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain.