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Ukraine's Zelenskiy Arrives in Jordan for Next Leg of Gulf Tour
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 29, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 29, 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Jordan on March 29, 2026, continuing his Gulf tour to deepen defense cooperation amid the Iran war. Kyiv offers battle‑tested drone‑interceptor expertise and seeks high‑end air‑defense systems in return.
Zelenskiy Visits Jordan to Garner Gulf Support for Ukraine Amid Aid Uncertainty
Ukrainian President's Gulf Tour and Regional Defense Cooperation
KYIV, March 29 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Jordan on Sunday as part of a Gulf tour aimed at shoring up defence ties with countries in the region amid rising tensions over the Iran war.
Seeking Gulf Support Amid Western Aid Uncertainty
Zelenskiy is seeking support from Gulf states for Ukraine's war against Russia as Western military aid faces fresh uncertainty and Kyiv struggles to cover its budget deficit and fund domestic weapons production.
Security as a Top Priority
"Today in Jordan. Security is the top priority, and it is important that all partners make the necessary efforts toward it," Zelenskiy wrote on X. "Ukraine is doing its part. Important meetings ahead."
Defense Cooperation Agreements
Ukraine agreed on Saturday to cooperate on defence with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar after a visit to both countries by Zelenskiy, who also travelled to Saudi Arabia last week.
Sharing Air-Defence and Drone Technology
Kyiv has offered its air-defence expertise and drone technology to countries in the region seeking to counter Iran's drone attacks.
Reporting and Editing
(Reporting by Dan Peleschuk. Editing by Mark Potter)
Key Takeaways
- •Zelenskiy’s Gulf tour includes recent defense pacts with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar to share Ukraine’s drone‑interceptor expertise in exchange for air‑defense support (apnews.com)
- •Ukraine has deployed over 200 specialists to Qatar, the UAE, Saudi Arabia—and supported U.S. bases in Jordan—with cost‑effective drone defenses replacing expensive missile systems (thedefensepost.com)
- •Zelenskiy frames security cooperation as mutual: Ukraine aids Gulf states against Iranian drones and, in return, seeks air‑defense missiles, funding and tech to sustain its war effort against Russia (apnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives in Jordan for next leg of Gulf tour
1Why is Zelenskiy touring Gulf countries?
Zelenskiy is visiting Gulf countries to strengthen defence ties and seek support for Ukraine's war against Russia.
2What is Ukraine offering Gulf states during this tour?
Ukraine is offering its air-defence expertise and drone technology to help Gulf countries counter threats from Iran.
3Which countries has Zelenskiy visited during his Gulf tour?
Zelenskiy has visited the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan.
4Why does Ukraine need support from the Gulf region?
With uncertain Western military aid and a budget deficit, Ukraine seeks financial and defence support from Gulf states.
5What is the main priority for Zelenskiy during this Gulf tour?
Security cooperation is the top priority for Zelenskiy during his Gulf tour.
