- He was accompanied by Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council
- Zelenskiy also noted that Ukraine has deployed teams to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday for high-level meetings aimed at reinforcing Ukraine’s relations with Middle Eastern nations amid tensions stemming from Iranian attacks.
Kyiv is offering its expertise in air defense and drone technology to countries affected by Iranian strikes, seeking financial and technological support in return to aid its ongoing war against Russia, Eko Hot Blog reports.
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“Arrived in Saudi Arabia. Important meetings are scheduled. We appreciate the support of those willing to work with us to ensure security,” Zelenskiy posted on X.
He was accompanied by Rustem Umerov, head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council.
Zelenskiy also noted that Ukraine has deployed teams to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to provide assistance and strengthen strategic partnerships.
As the conflict with Russia enters its fifth year, Ukrainian forces are preparing for a new spring offensive, while U.S.-supported peace talks remain stalled.
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