Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. File
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Ukraine doesn’t wish to lose U.S. assist for its wrestle in opposition to Russia on account of Washington’s struggle with Iran, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has instructed journalists.
“We do not wish to lose the Individuals” whereas they’re “unquestionably at the moment preoccupied with the Center East”, the Ukrainian chief instructed the press, together with AFP reporters, on Saturday (March 14, 2026). His feedback had been below embargo till Sunday (March 15).
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“We’re displaying our willingness to assist the USA and their allies within the Center East” by providing to share Ukraine’s drone experience, and “we strongly hope that on account of the Center East, the USA is not going to flip its again on the query of the struggle in Ukraine”, he added.
Ukraine needs cash, expertise in return for West Asia drone assist: Zelenskyy
Ukraine needs cash and expertise in return for serving to West Asian nations defend in opposition to Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated, after Kyiv despatched specialists to 4 international locations in the area.
Mr. Zelenskyy instructed reporters in feedback cleared for launch that every of the three groups despatched to West Asia consisted of dozens of individuals, who will conduct professional assessments and display how drone defences ought to function.
“This isn’t about being concerned in operations. We’re not at struggle with Iran,” Mr. Zelenskyy stated. “That is about safety and a radical, full evaluation on our half of the way to counter the Shaheds,” he added, referring to Shahed drones developed by Iran.
He stated that what Ukraine will get in return for the help nonetheless wanted to be mentioned.
“Actually, for us at this time, each the expertise and the funding are essential.”
Mr. Zelenskyy additionally stated that he was uncertain whether or not Ukraine and the U.S. would signal a deal on drone co-operation, which Kyiv has sought to agree for months.
(With inputs from AFP and Reuters)
Revealed – March 15, 2026 02:14 pm IST