Zelenskiy offered Ukraine’s drone defense expertise to Gulf nations and the U.S. during talks on March 7, 2026.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on March 7, 2026, he discussed regional tensions with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, offering Ukraine’s experience in countering Iranian-made Shahed drones used in the war with Russia. He emphasized Ukraine’s expertise from four years of defending against such attacks and its readiness to assist the U.S. and Gulf nations by providing specialists. Zelenskiy also mentioned talks with leaders of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar, and the UAE, highlighting Ukraine’s push to strengthen international cooperation and gain access to advanced defense systems amid ongoing conflict.