March 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed the Middle East conflict on Wednesday with the king of Bahrain and the crown prince of Kuwait. Zelenskiy also said that
Zelenskiy Speaks with Bahrain, Kuwait Leaders on Iran Conflict and Security Talks
Ukraine's Diplomatic Engagements Amid Middle East Tensions
March 4 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed the Middle East conflict on Wednesday with the king of Bahrain and the crown prince of Kuwait.
Security Situation and International Dialogue
Zelenskiy also said that his administration was in daily contact with the U.S. and once the security situation around Iran permitted it, trilateral talks with Moscow and Washington on a settlement of the war with Moscow would resume.
Key Points from Zelenskiy's Nightly Address
In his nightly video address, Zelenskiy added:
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Broader Regional Discussions
Talks about Iran included leaders of Jordan, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. -
Ukraine's Role in Drone Defense
Ukraine's partners, including the U.S., had sought Kyiv's help in defending against Iranian drones, like those used by Russia in the four-year-old war with Ukraine. -
Requests from International Partners
"Partners are turning to us, to Ukraine, asking for help in defending against shaheds. There have also been requests from the American side," he said.
(Reporting by Ron Popeski and Oleksandr Kozhukhar; Editing by Mark Porter and Edward Tobin)
