Zelenskyy: Ukrainian forces involved in consultations on Strait of Hormuz operations

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukrainian military personnel are participating in consultations on how the Strait of Hormuz will operate going forward.

Source: Zelenskyy in his evening address on 7 April

Quote: "Ukrainian military personnel are participating in consultations on the functioning of the Strait of Hormuz going forward. Safe navigation is a global value – we know this from our experience of protecting maritime routes in the Black Sea. It must also be valued by everyone in the world.

Of course, the situation may change every day and quite significantly, especially given what is happening with Iran and in relations between Europe and America. But our interests are long-term, of all in Europe, and above all, this is a security interest."

Details: Zelenskyy added that Ukrainian diplomats have also received a corresponding request from Asian countries. He said Ukraine is set to engage with leaders, work through foreign ministries and coordinate across other ministries.

The president said that in the coming weeks, Kyiv will focus on working with its European partners on joint production, defence modernisation, defence funding programmes and coordination of security actions.

Background: Zelenskyy said on 2 April that Ukraine might explore ways to support its partners experiencing problems with freedom of movement at sea due to the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.

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