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Ukraine, UAE and Saudi Arabia Seal Defense deals: Kyiv's know-how, equipment and cards gain recognition
Ukraine and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to cooperate on defence amid Iran’s drone strikes across the region, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The news comes as the war in the Middle East escalates, prompting countries in the region – particularly those facing Iranian attacks – to recognise "what Ukraine has to offer in terms of defence technology", FRANCE 24’s Gulliver Cragg said, noting that the newly signed agreement focuses on exporting Kyiv’s “know-how and equipment”. Cragg added that Ukrainian teams would also pilote from a distance interceptor drones flying over the Middle East.
What is quite impressive is that Ukraine is able to operate drones in the Middle East from Ukraine.
Another video with more focus on the Saudi deal
Ukraine has secured a major deal with Saudi Arabia, and while it may look routine on the surface, the implications could ripple far beyond Kyiv and Riyadh. This touches energy, defense cooperation, and the broader balance of power across Europe and the Middle East. In this video, we break down what was actually signed, why Saudi Arabia is stepping in now, and how this move intersects with rising tensions involving Iran, shifting U.S. strategy, and growing pressure on Russia. Is this a turning point… or something else entirely?