Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky toured Gulf countries under attack from Iran,
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky toured Gulf countries under attack from Iran, signing defense and security deals that harness Ukraine’s innovative military prowess while trying to portray fighting there as part of a global battle against allies Iran and Russia.
The trip highlighted Ukraine’s growing confidence in the region where it is looking to convince wealthy Gulf nations, which adopted a largely neutral approach in the years after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, that they share a common enemy against whom Kyiv is a credible partner.
The United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have hosted diplomatic talks and facilitated prisoner exchanges between the warring sides, but the Arab nations have stopped short from sanctioning or politically isolating Russia, a major global energy player.
Zelensky’s efforts to cement new ties in the Middle East come at a critical time for Ukraine, which is stubbornly resisting Russia’s invasion, now in its fifth year, at the same time as President Trump is pushing for a quick end to the war.
The withdrawal of direct U.S. military aid, and a global focus on the Iran war, are pushing Kyiv to turn to other partners for financial and military aid.
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