Ukraine’s Zelensky arrives in Saudi Arabia for ‘important meetings’
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Ukraine has sent teams of drone experts to Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia, Mr Zelensky said recently, and wants money and technology in return for the assistance.
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- President Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia for "important meetings" to strengthen ties with Middle Eastern countries.
- Ukraine offers air-defence expertise and drone technology to the region, seeking support against Russia in return.
- Experts have been sent to Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia for money and technology amidst a stalled peace process.
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KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on March 26 that he had arrived in Saudi Arabia and would hold “important meetings”, part of an effort to bolster ties with Middle East countries amid the Iran war.
Kyiv is offering its air-defence expertise and drone technology to countries in the region reeling from Iranian strikes.
It hopes in return, Mr Zelensky has said, for support in its war against Russia.
“Arrived in Saudi Arabia. Important meetings are scheduled. We appreciate the support and support those who are ready to work with us to ensure security,” Mr Zelensky wrote on X.
Mr Rustem Umerov, the head of Ukraine’s National Security and Defence Council, accompanied Mr Zelensky on the visit.
Ukraine has sent teams of experts to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, Mr Zelensky said recently, and wants money and technology in return for the assistance.
With the war against Russia now in its fifth year, Ukrainian forces face a new spring offensive by Moscow as US-backed peace talks have stalled. REUTERS
