Zelenskyy offers cutting-edge drone defense to Gulf allies as Ukraine seeks missile support

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is offering Ukraine's advanced anti-drone technology to Middle Eastern allies, including the UAE, Qatar, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, in exchange for ballistic missile support and financial aid. Zelenskyy met with UAE's President in Abu Dhabi to discuss a potential agreement, highlighting Ukraine's unique electronic warfare and drone interception systems. This initiative aims to strengthen defense partnerships as these nations confront growing drone threats, particularly from Iran. Zelenskyy emphasized the reciprocal nature of these partnerships, seeking critical air defense weapons like PAC-3 Patriot missiles to address Ukraine's own defense deficit. He also cautioned that increasing U.S. military focus on the Middle East could potentially slow weapon deliveries to Ukraine, while Russia is reportedly sharing drone technology and battlefield tactics with Iran.

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Ukraine faces a "big deficit" of critical air defense weapons, particularly PAC-3 Patriot missiles.

quote — Zelenskyy100% confidence

Ukraine has already signed 10-year defense agreements with Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

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Ukraine is sharing elements of its anti-drone system with the UAE, Qatar, Jordan and Saudi Arabia.

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Ukraine is offering its anti-drone systems to Middle Eastern allies in exchange for ballistic missile support and financial aid.

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Russia is sharing drone technology, including Shahed drones, and battlefield tactics with Iran.

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Moscow 30% Jordan 40% United States 50% Qatar ×250% Fox News ×250% Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan 60% Saudi Arabia ×260% Iran ×370% United Arab Emirates ×470% Russia ×580% Volodymyr Zelenskyy ×790% Ukraine ×790%

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