Kyiv in talks for Ukrainian troops to operate in Middle East, Zelenskyy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Kyiv is already working with partners in the Middle East on arrangements for Ukrainian troops and experts to operate on the ground.

Source: Zelenskyy on X (Twitter) after a meeting with heads of agencies

Quote: "In just a few days, Iran has launched over 800 missiles of various types and more than 1,400 attack drones...

Ukraine can contribute to protecting lives and stabilising the situation. Partners are reaching out to us. I have tasked [the relevant agencies] to present options for assisting the relevant countries and to provide aid in a way that does not weaken our own defence here in Ukraine.

Our military possesses the necessary capabilities. Ukrainian experts will operate on site, and teams are already coordinating these efforts. And we are ready to help protect lives, defend civilians and support real efforts to stabilise the situation and, in particular, restore safe navigation in the region."

Background: Zelenskyy said earlier that no one had made any direct request as regards bringing in experts from Ukraine to help shoot down Iranian drones in the Persian Gulf.

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