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Ukraine, UAE Agree to Cooperate on Defence, Zelenskiy Says
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 28, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 28, 2026
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Main Developments in Ukraine-UAE Relations
Presidential Meeting and Security Cooperation
KYIV, March 28 (Reuters) - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and that they had agreed to cooperate in the field of security and defence.
"Our teams will finalise the details," Zelenskiy said on the Telegram app.
Advancing Bilateral Cooperation
The two leaders tackled opportunities to advance bilateral cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Agreement between the two sides, the Emirati state news agency WAM said, without further elaborating.
Regional Security and Economic Impact
They also discussed the security developments and military escalation in the region and their impact on international navigation and the global economy, WAM added.
Ukraine's Broader Regional Engagements
Zelenskiy arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday where the Saudi defence ministry signed an agreement on defence cooperation with Ukraine's defence ministry.
The Ukrainian leader also arrived in Qatar on Saturday.
Upcoming Security Agreements
Ukraine's foreign minister said on Friday Kyiv was close to clinching several security agreements, including with the UAE and Qatar, to counter Iranian attacks.
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Olena Harmash and Jaidaa Taha; Editing by Jan Harvey)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ukraine, UAE agree to cooperate on defence, Zelenskiy says
1What did Ukraine and the UAE agree on?
Ukraine and the UAE agreed to cooperate in the field of security and defence.
2Who attended the meeting representing Ukraine and the UAE?
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended.
3What topics were discussed between Ukraine and the UAE?
The leaders discussed deepening bilateral cooperation, security developments, military escalation, and impacts on international navigation and the global economy.
4Are there other countries involved in similar agreements with Ukraine?
Yes, Ukraine has also signed a defence cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia and is close to similar agreements with Qatar.
5What is the status of the Ukraine-UAE defence agreement?
The teams will finalize the details of the defence and security cooperation agreement.
