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blue-wave

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Mon Apr 20, 2026, 03:33 AM 21 hrs ago

Zelensky Says Ukraine Signs 10-Year Defence Export Deals With Three Middle East Countries

Source: Kyiv Post

Ukraine has signed 10-year defence export agreements with Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, as Kyiv expands cooperation with Middle Eastern countries on drone warfare and integrated air defence systems.

He made the announcement in an interview with Ukraine’s national telethon “United News” on Sunday, April 19.

“We already have requests from 11 more countries – the Middle East and the Gulf, and we are also gradually looking at the Caucasus,” Zelensky said.

He added that the agreements are part of a broader “Drone Deal” framework that will include at least 10 separate contracts covering exports of Ukrainian weapons, joint production and manufacturing lines in Ukraine and abroad.



Read more: https://www.kyivpost.com/post/74292



At this rate, Ukraine will surpass Russia and others as a world super power. But it's the important stuff in life that matter. I'm sure Pootin has some cozy Siberian dacha's waiting for most of the Trump cabinet.
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Zelensky Says Ukraine Signs 10-Year Defence Export Deals With Three Middle East Countries (Original Post) blue-wave 21 hrs ago OP
The US turned its back on an important ally. sinkingfeeling 17 hrs ago #1
The Republicans (trump) turned away from Ukraine due to their slavery to Putin dave99 8 hrs ago #2
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