Zelensky hails 'historic' defence agreements with Gulf states

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he signed "historic" agreements with countries in the Middle East last week, including sharing Ukrainian expertise on downing drones as Iranian strikes continue to target Gulf countries. Ukraine has previously proposed an exchange of its drone interceptors for the Gulf's air defence missiles.

Key takeaways

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• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he signed "historic" agreements with countries in the Middle East last week, including sharing Ukrainian expertise on downing drones as Iranian…
• Ukraine has previously proposed an exchange of its drone interceptors for the Gulf's air defence missiles.

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• rikes continue to target Gulf countries. Ukraine has previously proposed an exchange of its drone interceptors for the Gulf's air defence missiles. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he signed…
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Why it matters

Why readers and decision-makers should care:

• Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said he signed "historic" agreements with countries in the Middle East last week, including sharing Ukrainian expertise on downing drones as Iranian…
• Ukraine has previously proposed an exchange of its drone interceptors for the Gulf's air defence missiles.