Zelenskyy met with Ukrainian experts working in Saudi Arabia: first results are in. VIDEO
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met in Saudi Arabia with Ukrainian military experts who have been working in the country for over a week.
The head of state announced this on Telegram, reports Censor.NET.
What is known?
"The team reported on the initial results of their work and their conclusions, both at the operational level and on a broader scale. The main task of our air defence experts in this region is to identify issues and determine what changes are needed to strengthen the protection of people and lives from Iranian 'Shaheds' and missiles.
I am grateful to the team for their very prompt and thorough work. There are specific things we can do together with our partners," the statement reads.
According to Zelenskyy, Ukrainian experts managed to share their experience in detail and demonstrate how Ukraine protects its infrastructure and lives from Russian strikes.
"Ukraine’s expertise is unique – this is recognised, and that is precisely why everyone is so interested in our technologies and experience. We are ready to support the protection of those who help us defend our independence.
We discussed the key points of what is needed to strengthen Saudi Arabia’s air defences, and this primarily concerns approaches to shooting down drones. Ukraine is ready for long-term and mutually beneficial cooperation. I am proud of our people and the strength of Ukraine," he concluded.
What led up to this?
As a reminder, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had previously spoken of the specific achievements of Ukrainian units in defending Middle Eastern countries from Iranian attacks.
- Zelenskyy had previously stated that three professional Ukrainian teams had been deployed to the Middle East. They will operate in various countries across the region to combat Iranian drones. In exchange for this assistance, Kyiv expects to receive missiles for Patriot air defence systems.
- Ukraine has provided the United States with drone interception technology to enhance security in the Middle East.
- It is known that on 26 March, Zelenskyy arrived on a visit to Saudi Arabia.
