Zelenskiy Offers Air Defense for Gulf Funds in Saudi Deal

Volodymyr ZelenskiyPhotographer: Krisztian Bocsi/Bloomberg

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By Aliaksandr Kudrytski, Jake Rudnitsky, and Fiona MacDonald

March 27, 2026 at 10:39 AM UTC

Updated on

March 28, 2026 at 11:20 AM UTC

Ukraine signed a military agreement with Saudi Arabia as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy seeks to develop ties in the Middle East amid rising uncertainties over Western support for his nation.

The accord lays the foundation for future military contracts, technological cooperation and investment with Saudi Arabia, Zelenskiy said on X on Friday after a meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.