Zelenskyy lands in Jordan to boost Gulf defence ties
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- Zelenskyy arrived in Jordan, announcing an “important meeting” and emphasizing security as a top priority.
- Kyiv has agreed to cooperate on defence with Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, deploying anti‑drone experts to those countries.
- Ukrainian anti‑drone experts have been deployed to Jordan, though details were not elaborated, according to an anonymous senior Ukrainian official.
- Ukraine claimed a drone strike caused a fire at Russia’s Baltic port of Ust‑Luga, marking the second hit in several days.
- Alexander Drozdenko, the Russian regional governor, reported damage at Ust‑Luga, that the fire was under control and there were no casualties.
- Ukraine uses a mix of cheap drone interceptors, electronic jamming tools, and anti‑aircraft guns to repel drones targeting infrastructure in Iran.
Why it matters: Jordan and Gulf states gain a high‑level Ukrainian partner for defence collaboration, potentially bolstering their security against regional threats, while Russia faces continued drone attacks on its ports, underscoring Ukraine’s ability to strike beyond its borders; Ukraine’s deployment of anti‑drone experts and low‑cost interceptors also highlights its growing defensive capacity, which may attract further Gulf investment.
