Anonymous8 days ago
As US military aid to Ukraine dropped by 99% in 2025 and European support grew unevenly, Kyiv has deployed 201 drone warfare specialists to five Middle Eastern countries—the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan—exchanging its battle-tested counter-drone expertise for funding, technology, and strategic partnerships. This pivot represents Ukraine's most significant diplomatic diversification since the 2022 invasion, driven by the intersection of European fatigue, Iran's drone war in the Gulf, and Ukraine's emergence as the world's leading producer of cheap, effective drone interceptors.