Ukrainian teams are working with five countries in the Gulf region on countering drones, particularly Shahed-type UAVs. There have also been requests for expert support from the United States and European partners.
This was announced by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy following a report by Defence Minister Rustem Umerov.
According to the president, Ukrainian specialists have already provided expert assessments and are helping build protection systems. At the same time, additional requests from other countries are being processed.
Rustem Umerov said that over the past week he visited the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Jordan, where he held meetings with state leadership and relevant institutions. Ukrainian military experts are working in each of these countries under the coordination of the National Security and Defense Council.
The work is focused on two areas: applying Ukrainian technologies to counter aerial threats, particularly drone attacks, and consulting partners on assessing the security situation and preparing practical solutions for air defence.
As a result, expert assessments of critical infrastructure protection have been conducted, recommendations have been provided to improve the effectiveness of air defence systems, and interception units have been deployed to protect civilian and critical infrastructure.
The sides also discussed further steps to develop long-term security cooperation.
Zelenskyy also noted that Ukraine is interested in stabilising the situation around Iran due to its impact on global energy markets. In addition, he instructed to assess international initiatives regarding security in the Strait of Hormuz and the readiness of countries to participate in stabilisation missions.