Ukraine Finalizes Defense and Air Defense Pact with Qatar
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a strategic defense agreement with Qatar on March 30, 2026, focusing on cooperation in countering missile and drone threats. The pact includes joint technological development and expertise exchange in unmanned aerial system (UAS) interception. This agreement follows similar deals signed with the UAE and Saudi Arabia during Zelensky’s regional tour, as Ukraine seeks to leverage its combat-tested electronic warfare and air defense capabilities in exchange for Gulf security support.