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Ukraine's zelenskiy says he spoke to Saudi crown prince
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on March 7, 2026
1 min readLast updated: March 7, 2026
Quick Summary
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told Reuters that on March 7, 2026 he spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about Iran and Middle East tensions, reiterating Ukraine’s offer to share its unique experience combating Iranian-designed Shahed drones and seeking reciprocal support.
Zelenskiy Talks to Saudi Crown Prince on Iran, Middle East, and Drones Expertise
Main Discussion Between Zelenskiy and Saudi Crown Prince
Conversation Overview
March 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had spoken to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the situation in Iran and the Middle East and restated Kyiv's offer to help deal with Iranian drones.
Expertise in Countering Iranian Drones
"Ukraine has been fighting against (Iranian-designed) 'Shaheds' for years, and everyone acknowledges that no other country in the world has such experience," Zelenskiy said on Telegram of his conversation.
Readiness to Assist and Mutual Support
"We are ready to help and expect that our people will also receive the necessary support."
Broader Regional Diplomacy
Zelenskiy said earlier this week he had spoken to the leaders of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Ukraine's Support to International Partners
Zelenskiy has also said Ukraine, which has faced regular attacks by Shaheds in the four-year-old war with Russia, would help the United States by providing specialists to counter the weapons.
Report Attribution
(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Oleksandr KozhukharEditing by Rod Nickel)
Key Takeaways
- •Ukraine has developed world‑leading expertise over four years in intercepting Iranian‑designed Shahed drones, offering that know‑how to help Middle East partners (dawn.com)
- •Zelenskiy confirmed discussions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and reiterated Kyiv’s readiness to assist, while expecting mutual support (dawn.com)
- •Several Gulf nations and the U.S. have sought Ukraine’s anti‑drone expertise amid Iran‑related tensions; Ukraine has proposed exchanging its low‑cost interceptors for advanced air‑defence systems like Patriot (apnews.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Saudi crown prince
1What did President Zelenskiy discuss with the Saudi Crown Prince?
Zelenskiy spoke to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the situation in Iran, the Middle East, and Kyiv's offer to help deal with Iranian drones.
2How does Ukraine offer support regarding Iranian drones?
Ukraine has extensive experience countering Iranian-made Shahed drones and offered to provide assistance and specialists to combat these threats.
3Which other Middle Eastern leaders has Zelenskiy recently spoken with?
Zelenskiy has recently spoken to leaders of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
4Why is Ukraine's experience with Iranian drones significant?
Ukraine has faced frequent attacks from Iranian-designed Shahed drones during its ongoing conflict with Russia, gaining unparalleled expertise in countering them.
5Is Ukraine offering drone-related support outside the Middle East?
Yes, Ukraine has also offered its specialists to the United States to help counter Iranian drone threats.
