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Fact-check: Zelensky himself posted on X confirming he held talks with UAE and Qatar leaders amid Iranian drone attacks on the Gulf region, leveraging Ukraine's expertise from countering Russian strikes with Iranian-supplied Shahed drones. Ongoing Iranian-supplied air strikes against Ukraine are actively reported on X in real time. The claims align with current web news and no contradictions found.

Ukraine’s Zelensky holds talks with UAE, Qatar leaders amid Iranian air strikes

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Ukrainian President Zelensky held talks with leaders of the UAE and Qatar amid ongoing Iranian-supplied air strikes against Ukraine. The meetings likely focused on diplomatic support and Ukraine's expertise in drone and missile defense, developed over four years of conflict with Russia. The outreach to Gulf states reflects Ukraine's continued efforts to broaden its international coalition and address the role of Iranian weapons in the war.

Ukraine’s Zelensky holds talks with UAE, Qatar leaders amid Iranian air strikes

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