March 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had spoken to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the situation in Iran and the Middle East and restated Kyiv's
Zelenskiy Talks to Saudi Crown Prince on Iran, Middle East, and Drones Expertise
Main Discussion Between Zelenskiy and Saudi Crown Prince
Conversation Overview
March 7 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had spoken to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the situation in Iran and the Middle East and restated Kyiv's offer to help deal with Iranian drones.
Expertise in Countering Iranian Drones
"Ukraine has been fighting against (Iranian-designed) 'Shaheds' for years, and everyone acknowledges that no other country in the world has such experience," Zelenskiy said on Telegram of his conversation.
Readiness to Assist and Mutual Support
"We are ready to help and expect that our people will also receive the necessary support."
Broader Regional Diplomacy
Zelenskiy said earlier this week he had spoken to the leaders of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
Ukraine's Support to International Partners
Zelenskiy has also said Ukraine, which has faced regular attacks by Shaheds in the four-year-old war with Russia, would help the United States by providing specialists to counter the weapons.
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(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Oleksandr KozhukharEditing by Rod Nickel)
