Ukraine’s Zelenskyy signs air defence deals with UAE, Qatar on Gulf tour

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During a recent tour of the Gulf states, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed air defense cooperation agreements with the UAE and Qatar. The agreements aim to leverage Ukraine's expertise in countering drones and missiles, particularly in light of increasing threats from Iran. The deal with Qatar, signed on Saturday, focuses on technological collaboration, joint investments, and expertise exchange in countering missiles and unmanned aerial systems. Earlier that day, Zelenskyy announced a similar defense cooperation agreement with the UAE, following a deal with Saudi Arabia on Thursday. Ukraine has deployed anti-drone experts to these countries, seeking to strengthen their defenses and foster mutually beneficial partnerships.

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Iran insists it is targeting only US assets in the Gulf in retaliation for the US-Israeli war on Iran.

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The agreement includes collaboration in technological fields, development of joint investments and the exchange of expertise.

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Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates had also agreed to cooperate on defence.

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Qatar and Ukraine have signed a defence agreement seeking joint expertise on countering threats from missiles and drones.

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Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help Gulf nations.

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Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help Gulf nations.Qatar and Ukraine have signed a defence agreement seeking joint expertise on countering threats from missiles and drones, according to Qatar’s Ministry of Defence, as Iran continues attacking its Gulf neighbours.The agreement was made on Saturday during Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s visit to Doha, following his stop in the UAE earlier in the day.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Ukraine eyes money and tech in return for Middle East drone supportlist 2 of 4Ukraine sends 201 military experts to counter Iranian drones in the Gulflist 3 of 4Ukraine sends advisers to Gulf as it counterattacks Russian forces in southlist 4 of 4Ukraine announces ‘mutually beneficial’ defence deal with Saudi Arabiaend of listEarlier on Saturday, Zelenskyy said Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates had also agreed to cooperate on defence, a day after signing a deal with Saudi Arabia during his visit to the kingdom on Thursday.Kyiv has sought to leverage its expertise in downing Russian drones to help Gulf nations and has deployed anti-drone experts to the three countries Zelenskyy visited during his diplomatic tour.Tehran insists it is targeting only US assets in the Gulf in retaliation for the US-Israeli war on Iran, but the assaults have upset relations as Gulf nations say civilians are being put at risk.During the Ukrainian leader’s visit to Doha on Saturday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani met Ukraine’s Secretary of the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) Rustem Umerov, and Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Andrii Hnatov.“The agreement includes collaboration in technological fields, development of joint investments and the exchange of expertise in countering missiles and unmanned aerial systems,” Qatar’s Defence Ministry said in a statement during Zelenskyy’s visit.

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