Ukraine, UAE agree to cooperate on defence, Zelenskyy says

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Advertisement World Ukraine, UAE agree to cooperate on defence, Zelenskyy says Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, in the United Arab Emirates in this undated handout picture released March 28, 2026. (Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi/UAE Presidential Court/Handout via REUTERS) 29 Mar 2026 03:40AM Bookmark Bookmark Share WhatsApp Telegram Facebook Twitter Email LinkedIn Set CNA as your preferred source on Google Add CNA as a trusted source to help Google better understand and surface our content in search results. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST KYIV: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday (Mar 28) he had met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and that they had agreed to cooperate in the field of security and defence . "Our teams will finalise the details," Zelenskyy said on the Telegram app. CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, where the Saudi defence ministry signed an agreement on defence cooperation with Ukraine's defence ministry. Related: Zelenskyy to ink air security deal with Saudi Arabia on surprise visit Commemoration ceremony held in Kyiv to mark fourth anniversary of Russia-Ukraine conflict G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Top diplomats gather to narrow transatlantic split over Iran Source: Reuters/fs Sign up for our newsletters Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Subscribe here Get the CNA app Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Download here Get WhatsApp alerts Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app Join here Related Topics Ukraine air defence drones UAE impact of war on Iran Advertisement Also worth reading Content is loading...

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Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine, in the United Arab Emirates in this undated handout picture released March 28, 2026. (Photo: Abdulla Al Neyadi/UAE Presidential Court/Handout via REUTERS)
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KYIV: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday (Mar 28) he had met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and that they had agreed to cooperate in the
field of security and defence
.
"Our teams will finalise the details," Zelenskyy said on the Telegram app.
The two leaders tackled opportunities to advance bilateral cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Agreement between the two sides, the Emirati state news agency WAM said, without further elaborating.
They also discussed the security developments and military escalation in the region and their impact on international navigation and the global economy, WAM added.
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Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, where the Saudi defence ministry signed an agreement on defence cooperation with Ukraine's defence ministry.
The Ukrainian leader also arrived in Qatar on Saturday.
Ukraine's foreign minister said on Friday that Kyiv was close to clinching several security agreements, including with the UAE and Qatar, to counter Iranian attacks.
UKRAINE HAS AIR DEFENCE, DRONE EXPERTISE
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kraine has offered its air-defence expertise and drone technology to countries in the region.
Zelenskyy hopes to draw support from the Gulf nations in Ukraine's war against Russia, which is now in its fifth year, as Western military aid faces new uncertainty and Kyiv scrambles for cash to cover its budget deficit and fund domestic weapon production.
More than 200 Ukrainian military and security experts have been dispatched to advise Middle East countries on how to intercept drone attacks that have wreaked havoc on energy infrastructure across the region.
Zelenskyy said that during his visits, he sought to build strategic relationships with the Gulf region and raise funds to invest in weapons production in Ukraine.
Related:
Zelenskyy to ink air security deal with Saudi Arabia on surprise visit
Commemoration ceremony held in Kyiv to mark fourth anniversary of Russia-Ukraine conflict
G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Top diplomats gather to narrow transatlantic split over Iran
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- The two leaders tackled opportunities to advance bilateral cooperation under the Comprehensive Economic Agreement between the two sides, the Emirati state news agency WAM said, without further elaborating.

### Areas for Consideration
- CNA Games Guess Word Crack the word, one row at a time Buzzword Create words using the given letters Mini Sudoku Tiny puzzle, mighty brain teaser Mini Crossword Small grid, big challenge Word Search Spot as many words as you can Show More Show Less Zelenskyy arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, where the Saudi defence ministry signed an agreement on defence cooperation with Ukraine's defence ministry.

### Implications
- Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST KYIV: Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday (Mar 28) he had met with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and that they had agreed to cooperate in the field of security and defence . "Our teams will finalise the details," Zelenskyy said on the Telegram app.
- They also discussed the security developments and military escalation in the region and their impact on international navigation and the global economy, WAM added.
- Related: Zelenskyy to ink air security deal with Saudi Arabia on surprise visit Commemoration ceremony held in Kyiv to mark fourth anniversary of Russia-Ukraine conflict G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting: Top diplomats gather to narrow transatlantic split over Iran Source: Reuters/fs Sign up for our newsletters Get our pick of top stories and thought-provoking articles in your inbox Subscribe here Get the CNA app Stay updated with notifications for breaking news and our best stories Download here Get WhatsApp alerts Join our channel for the top reads for the day on your preferred chat app Join here Related Topics Ukraine air defence drones UAE impact of war on Iran Advertisement Also worth reading Content is loading...

### Expert Commentary
This article covers ukraine, defence, zelenskyy topics. Notable strengths include discussion of ukraine. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 597.