FM Sybiha: Middle East escalation changes global perception of Ukraine

This was stated by Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on the social media platform X, according to Ukrinform.

“The Middle East escalation has profoundly changed perceptions of Ukraine not only for the Gulf but around the world. This might have surprised someone. In fact, we have been saying it for months: Ukraine is no longer only a country asking for support but a security contributor for Europe and other regions,” Sybiha noted.

The Foreign Minister reported that over the past few weeks, 11 countries have approached Ukraine with requests to help protect their citizens from airstrikes. Some of them have already expressed gratitude for the specific support provided.

“Our solutions are battle-tested, cost-effective, and technologically advanced. Partnership with Ukraine adds strength in protecting life. We are open to developing mutually beneficial cooperation,” Sybiha added.

As reported by Ukrinform, on February 28, the U.S. and Israel carried out joint strikes on regime targets in Iran. Following this, Iran attacked U.S. bases in Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Jordan.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that Ukrainian specialists in the Middle East are providing only expert assistance and are not participating in the conflict on the side of either party.

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