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Posted on March 26, 2026
2 min readLast updated: March 26, 2026
Add as preferred source on GoogleUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Saudi Arabia on March 26, 2026, for a series of high‑level discussions, reaffirming Kyiv’s appreciation for supportive partners working toward security and cooperation amid escalating regional tensions.
KYIV, March 26 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday that he had arrived in Saudi Arabia and would hold "important meetings", part of an effort to bolster ties with Middle East countries amid the Iran war.
Kyiv is offering its air-defence expertise and drone technology to countries in the region reeling from Iranian strikes. It hopes in return, Zelenskiy has said, for support in its war against Russia.
"Arrived in Saudi Arabia. Important meetings are scheduled. We appreciate the support and support those who are ready to work with us to ensure security," Zelenskiy wrote on X.
Rustem Umerov, the head of Ukraine's National Security and Defence Council, accompanied Zelenskiy on the visit.
Ukraine has sent teams of experts to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, Zelenskiy said recently, and wants money and technology in return for the assistance.
With the war against Russia now in its fifth year, Ukrainian forces face a new spring offensive by Moscow as U.S.-backed peace talks have stalled.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Writing by Dan Peleschuk; Editing by Daniel Flynn)
President Zelenskiy traveled to Saudi Arabia to hold important meetings focused on security and cooperation.
The main focus of Zelenskiy's visit is to seek support and collaborate with partners to ensure Ukraine's security.
Zelenskiy announced his arrival in Saudi Arabia via a post on X, mentioning scheduled important meetings.
Zelenskiy expressed appreciation for those ready to work with Ukraine on security issues, indicating collaboration with international partners.
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