Kyiv: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday (Mar 28) that he had met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, agreeing to cooperate in defense and security. Zelenskyy emphasized that the teams would finalize the details. Both leaders discussed regional security and military escalation impacting global navigation and economy.
Zelenskyy is seeking support from Gulf nations for Ukraine's ongoing conflict with Russia, amid Western aid uncertainties and a need for funds to produce domestic weapons. Over 200 Ukrainian military experts are assisting Middle Eastern countries in defending against drone attacks.