Zelenskiy, UAE President Discuss Defence, Ukrainian Captives, and Energy Support
Key Outcomes of Zelenskiy and UAE President Meeting
Discussion on Ukrainian Captives and War in Iran
KYIV, May 11 (Reuters) - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday discussed with the United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan UAE's assistance in bringing Ukrainians back from Russian captivity and the war in Iran.
Defence Cooperation and Counter-Drone Expertise
Ukraine's Battle-Tested Expertise
Since the start of the wake of the Iran war, Ukraine has offered its battle-tested expertise in countering drones to the UAE and a handful of other Middle Eastern countries. Kyiv and the UAE struck a 10-year defence cooperation deal.
Statements from President Zelenskiy
Building Reliable Protection
"I was glad to hear that Ukrainian expertise is truly helping to build reliable protection for lives. We discussed continuing this work," Zelenskiy said on X.
Energy Sector and Reciprocal Support
"I am grateful to the UAE that our agreements are being implemented on the basis of reciprocity and that Ukraine is also receiving the support it needs, including in the energy sector," Zelenskiy added.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Editing by Alistair Bell)
