“This matters because energy security – and the cost of living, particularly in Europe – depends on their oil, gas and other resources, and stable global markets,” he mentioned in a video message to the Joint Expeditionary Force, a safety alliance which held a summit assembly in Helsinki.
“The key is not only producing new weapons – especially drones – not just technology, but also real experience in using it, and integrating it with radars, aviation, and other air defence systems. We have this experience,” he mentioned.
Zelensky mentioned that in trade he can be on the lookout for help in defending Ukraine in opposition to the continuing Russian invasion.
“We would like Middle Eastern states to also give us an opportunity to strengthen ourselves. They have certain air defence missiles of which we don’t have enough. That’s what we’d like to reach a deal on,” he mentioned in an interview with the French newspaper Le Monde.
The BBC has spoken to a number of Ukrainian drone firms who say they’ve been approached by Gulf states for assist, however haven’t but been given the inexperienced gentle by the federal government in Kyiv.
