Zelenskyy arrives in Jordan to bolster security ties
Al Jazeera • • general
Key Points:
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Jordan to strengthen defense ties amid ongoing conflicts involving the US and Israel against Iran, emphasizing security as a top priority.
- Zelenskyy is seeking support from Gulf states to address Ukraine’s budget deficits and fund domestic weapons production amid the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war.
- Ukraine has intensified attacks on Russian infrastructure to disrupt funding for Russia’s military operations, with recent drone strikes targeting the Baltic port of Ust-Luga.
- Ukraine has established defense cooperation with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, deploying anti-drone experts to these countries to counter Iranian drone threats.
- A Ukrainian team is reportedly also present in Jordan to assist with defense efforts, utilizing drone interceptors, electronic jamming, and anti-aircraft guns to repel attacks.
