Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, where he is to participate in a series of "important meetings" aimed at strengthening Kyiv's relations with Middle Eastern countries.
This visit is part of a broader strategy by Ukraine to diversify its international support, as geopolitical balances are disrupted by the war in Iran and the ongoing conflict with Russia.
Kyiv is offering its expertise in air defense and drone technologies to countries in the region facing Iranian strikes.
In exchange, Ukraine hopes to obtain political, financial and technological support to strengthen its war effort against Moscow.
The Ukrainian president stated his desire to work with regional partners to "ensure security," emphasizing the importance of these discussions in a context of heightened tensions.
This diplomatic offensive is not limited to Saudi Arabia: Ukrainian teams have recently been sent to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates to explore similar cooperation.
The head of the Ukrainian National Security Council, Rustem Umerov, is accompanying Volodymyr Zelensky on this strategic trip.
As the war in Ukraine drags on, Kyiv is seeking to expand its network of allies beyond its traditional Western partners.
This visit could mark a new stage in Ukraine's diplomatic repositioning on the international stage.
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