Ukraine has signed defence cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar. President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited both countries on Saturday.
Qatar’s defence ministry said that Doha and Kyiv signed an agreement. They will share expertise in countering missiles and unmanned aerial systems.
Earlier Zelenskiy met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. They agreed to work on security and defence matters. Zelenskiy said, “Our teams will finalise the details.”
Ukraine has experience in shooting down drones and missiles. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said on Friday that Kyiv was close to finalising security deals. These deals are aimed at countering attacks.
Zelenskiy first stopped in Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Ukraine and Saudi Arabia also signed a defence cooperation agreement.
The moves come as tensions rise in the region. There is a conflict between US and Israel and Iran. The conflict has killed over 2,000 people. It has disrupted markets. Missile and drone strikes have happened across the Gulf region.
Ukraine wants to build security ties, with Gulf countries. The regional situation is getting more tense. Ukraine is looking for help.
