Zelensky Seeks UAE Help to Secure Black Sea Routes

President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Aug. 1 to discuss securing Ukrainian maritime routes and global food security. Zelensky noted Ukraine’s past assistance to Gulf partners against Iranian attacks, seeking reciprocal support in the Black Sea. The outreach comes amid

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reportedly asked President Trump to help him persuade Elon Musk to allow the country to use Starlink in drone strikes against Russia. During his trip to the U.S. to attend Sen. Lindsey Graham’s (R-S.C.) memorial service, Zelensky made the request to Trump in a closed-door meeting

The push for expanded use of Starlink comes as Zelenskyy looks for ways to mitigate the need for U.S. Patriot air defense systems, with Trump walking back a possible access deal.