Ukraine Signs Defence Deals with Gulf Nations Amid Iran Drone Threat | Vantage on Firstpost
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Ukraine has signed defence agreements with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, alongside discussions with Jordan, as conflict in West Asia intensifies. The deals focus on drone defence systems, including countering Iranian Shahed drones used in attacks across the region. Kyiv is providing combat-tested expertise, with over 200 personnel deployed to support Gulf states. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the agreements include weapons cooperation, resource exchange and long-term energy arrangements. The deals are valued in billions and may involve exchanges for air defence systems. Ukraine is also seeking fuel supplies to address damage to its energy infrastructure caused by the war with Russia.
