Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky He stated that he had spoken with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the situation in the Middle East and the conflict involving Iran. The exchange comes amid rising tensions in the region, marked by drone attacks and military escalation.
In a message posted on the Telegram platform, the Ukrainian leader indicated that he had discussed recent developments and security threats related to drones used in current conflicts with the Crown Prince. Zelensky specifically highlighted Ukraine's experience in combating Iranian drones.
"Ukraine has been fighting the 'Shaheds' for years, and everyone recognizes that no other country in the world has such experience," he said, referring to the Iranian-designed drones used extensively by Russia in its war against Ukraine.
The Ukrainian president reiterated Kyiv's willingness to share this expertise with its international partners facing similar attacks. He stated that the experience gained by the Ukrainian army in intercepting and neutralizing these drones could be useful to other countries in the region.
Since the start of the large-scale Russian invasion, Ukraine has been regularly targeted by Shahed drones, which have been used to strike energy infrastructure and urban areas. Ukrainian forces have developed several methods to intercept them, ranging from air defense systems to interceptor drones.
The exchange between Zelensky and Mohammed bin Salman is part of a series of diplomatic contacts between Kyiv and the Gulf States, as the war in Ukraine and tensions in the Middle East converge around the increasing use of drones in contemporary conflicts.
