Trending Now - Zelensky: Allies Urge Reduced Strikes on Russian Energy Amid Gulf Deal
WHO:
BBC News - President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine
The Kyiv Independent - Rustem Umerov, Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council Secretary
WHAT:
BBC News - Allies of Ukraine have asked President Zelensky to "reduce" attacks on Russian energy.
The Kyiv Independent - Ukraine will supply weapons and defense technology to Gulf countries under new agreements.
The Kyiv Independent - Agreements are set to last at least 10 years and cover the export of Ukrainian weapons, including naval drones, electronic warfare, and software.
The Kyiv Independent - Ukraine is expected to provide sea drones as part of its defense of the shipping corridor in the Persian Gulf.
WHERE:
The Kyiv Independent - Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar.
The Kyiv Independent - Strait of Hormuz, where about 20% of the world's oil passes through.
WHEN:
The Kyiv Independent - President Zelensky made the statements on March 30th, 2026.
The Kyiv Independent - The agreements with Gulf countries are set to last at least 10 years.
WHY:
BBC News - The request to reduce attacks on Russian energy comes as prices soar due to the Iran war.
The Kyiv Independent - Interest in Ukrainian air-defense systems has increased due to Iranian military actions in the Middle East.
HOW:
The Kyiv Independent - Ukraine plans to share its experience of unblocking sea trade routes, particularly from the Black Sea, to assist in unblocking the Strait of Hormuz.
The Kyiv Independent - Ukraine is exporting its defense systems and knowledge while expecting reciprocal security engagement from Gulf nations.
(UPDATED March 31, 2026 01:25 UTC)
President Zelensky of Ukraine announced on Monday that allies have requested a reduction in attacks on Russian energy as prices rise amid the ongoing conflict in Iran. In a significant development, Ukraine will supply weapons and defense technology to Gulf countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Qatar, under agreements that will last at least ten years, covering exports of naval drones and electronic warfare systems. Additionally, Ukraine plans to share its expertise in unblocking sea trade routes to assist in securing the Strait of Hormuz, while also expecting reciprocal security engagement from these Gulf nations.