Ukraine Signs 10-Year Defense Deals with Saudi Arabia and Qatar
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on March 30, 2026, the signing of landmark 10-year defense partnership agreements with Saudi Arabia and Qatar. Under these deals, Ukraine will provide advanced naval drones and electronic warfare systems to help secure the Strait of Hormuz against Iranian interference. In exchange, Gulf nations have pledged long-term energy support to Kyiv. The agreements position Ukraine as a key security provider in the Middle East, leveraging its battle-tested drone technology to safeguard global oil transit.