Ukraine may give interceptor drones to Middle Eastern countries in exchange for missiles – Zelensky
Фото: Володимир Зеленський / Телеграм
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy admitted that Ukraine and Middle Eastern countries could exchange weapons.
He said this at a briefing on March 3.
In particular, Ukraine could offer interceptor drones to states suffering from Iranian attacks. In return, Kyiv expects to receive PAC-3 missiles from them, because it is impossible to simply transfer scarce weapons.
“If they give us PAC-3, then we will give them interceptors. This is an equal exchange […] The teams are working now, let’s see the result,” Zelenskyy noted.
According to him, if countries have a strategic partnership, they should help with both weapons and training.
“That is, these are absolutely clear relations. Just like we have various agreements with France, the United States of America, and Germany,” the president explained.
He added that the Ukrainian military would even help counter Iranian strikes by countering airstrikes.
“If the leaders of the Middle East manage to agree with Putin, and they have good economic relations, on a ceasefire (ed.), then these guys who are protecting our skies today can go and protect or teach those societies how to protect themselves from the Iranians,” Zelensky emphasized.
Iran previously struck naval targets near the UAE capital Abu Dhabi , including the French naval base Camp de la Paix and near the German cruise liner Mein Schiff 4.
As is known, a fire broke out in Dubai near the Fairmont The Palm hotel, located on the island of Palm Jumeirah, after a munition fell amid attacks from Iran.
As a reminder, Iranian drones attacked residential buildings in the capital of Bahrain, Manama . Civil defense was engaged in firefighting and rescue operations at the sites of the hits.
By the way, Iran is building up its arsenal of long-range missiles and drones , which are theoretically capable of hitting not only Middle Eastern countries, but also parts of Europe, including Ukraine.