Zelenskiy visits Saudi Arabia to advance security, energy, and food cooperation

9 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 24

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah on April 24, marking his second visit to Saudi Arabia in a month.
The leaders discussed expanding a previously signed security agreement, focusing on Ukrainian military expertise, air defence, energy collaboration, and food security amid the ongoing Iran war.
Kyiv is promoting its anti-drone technology in the Middle East and recently secured financial guarantees from European leaders, while also offering support for restoring navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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