Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy touched down in Jordan on Sunday, continuing his diplomatic mission across Middle Eastern nations as he works to build stronger defense relationships in the region during heightened tensions involving Iran.
The Ukrainian leader is actively pursuing military support from Gulf nations as his country’s war with Russia continues, particularly as Western assistance becomes more uncertain and Ukraine faces challenges funding its defense budget and domestic weapons manufacturing.
“Today in Jordan. Security is the top priority, and it is important that all partners make the necessary efforts toward it,” Zelenskyy posted on social media platform X. “Ukraine is doing its part. Important meetings ahead.”
During his regional tour, Zelenskyy successfully secured defense cooperation agreements with both the United Arab Emirates and Qatar on Saturday, following his earlier visit to Saudi Arabia last week.
Ukraine has been promoting its specialized air-defense knowledge and unmanned aircraft technology to regional partners who are looking for ways to defend against Iran’s drone offensive capabilities.
