KYIV, April 7 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence
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Ukrainian Military Consultations in the Strait of Hormuz
KYIV, April 7 (Reuters) - The Ukrainian military is participating in consultations on the Strait of Hormuz, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine's maritime defence expertise is also of interest in Asia.
Deployment of Specialists to the Middle East
Kyiv sent several hundred specialists to the Middle East in the wake of the war in Iran, aiming to share its battle-tested approach in downing Iranian drones, which Russia used in the early years of its full-scale invasion.
Zelenskiy’s Statement on Safe Navigation
"Ukrainian military personnel are taking part in consultations on the further operation of the Strait of Hormuz. Safe navigation is a global value; we know this from our experience defending the Black Sea," Zelenskiy said in his evening address.
Ukraine’s Defence Innovations and Black Sea Strategy
Foiling Russian Attempts in the Black Sea
Throughout the war, Ukraine foiled Russian attempts to fully block its access to the Black Sea, critical for the country's economy and military.
Reliance on Innovations Over Traditional Fleet Power
Having no powerful fleet of its own but relying on innovations, such as naval drones, it forced Russia's Black Sea fleet out of its home base in Moscow-occupied Crimea.
Growing Asian Interest in Ukrainian Military Technology
Advanced and Cost-Effective Military Solutions
Zelenskiy added that interest in Ukraine's military technology - at times more advanced and way cheaper than traditional weapons - now goes beyond Europe.
Diplomatic Engagements with Asian Countries
"Our diplomats have received a corresponding request from Asian countries, and I have instructed them to work through all this promptly," he added.
Lack of Specific Country Mentions
Zelenskiy did not mention any country specifically.
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa)
