Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said today: "Today, I spoke with the leaders of the countries currently suffering from Iranian attacks - the President of the United Arab Emirates and the Amir of Qatar. We will continue to engage in diplomatic efforts with the broader Middle East and Gulf region."

Ukraine stands with all those who oppose the spread of war and violence. For decades, the Iranian regime has spared no effort to destroy the lives of people in neighboring and other countries. It is precisely based on this ideology that they have become accomplices of Russia in the war in Ukraine.

Every "Shahed" drone appearing over Ukrainian airspace proves that the Iranian regime must take responsibility for its attempts to destroy lives and commit killings. Those who defend life must win in this confrontation.

At our team level - including the Ukrainian team, the UAE and Qatari teams, and teams from other countries - we will jointly explore how to strengthen the protection of life safety. Ukraine has world-leading technology in dealing with "Shahed" drones, which are also a major challenge in the region. Therefore, it is not surprising that many aid requests point to Ukraine.

However, any such cooperation aimed at protecting our partners must be carried out without weakening our own defense capabilities in Ukraine. The war against Ukraine is still ongoing, and Russian attacks are still continuing, and protecting the lives of the Ukrainian people remains our top priority."

Commentary: Zelenskyy's statement essentially uses the opportunity of the Middle Eastern region suffering from drone attacks to link the Ukraine-Russia conflict with Middle Eastern security issues. On one hand, by blaming Iran and highlighting Ukraine's practical experience in countering drones, he is trying to attract Gulf countries and consolidate Western support for Ukraine. On the other hand, he cautiously emphasizes that external cooperation will not weaken his own defense, showing a posture while safeguarding core interests. Overall, it is a pragmatic and purpose-driven geopolitical statement, aiming to embed Ukraine's security narrative into a broader regional security framework.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1858679251678218/

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