Ukraine eyes air defense deals with Gulf states; Kiev seeks to shift image from aid recipient to supplier, raising concerns over growing intersection of two conflicts: Chinese ...
Ukraine has negotiated air defense agreements with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, aiming to shift its image from aid recipient to supplier. The move raises concerns over the growing intersection of conflicts in the region, with potential escalation between Ukraine and Iran.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has secured air defense deals with Gulf states. The agreements include cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Ukraine hopes to diversify its support sources and invest in weapons production. The country has deployed anti-drone experts to the Gulf nations. A defense cooperation agreement has been signed with Qatar, including the exchange of expertise in countering missiles and drones. Ukraine denies an Iranian claim of destroying a Ukrainian anti-drone equipment depot in Dubai.
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