[US-Iran War] Russia Quietly Reaps Benefits... Ukraine Says "Ready to Deploy Military Experts to Middle East"

Zelensky Emphasizes European Unity in UK Parliament Speech
"Europe Is a Global Power"
Starmer Also Says, "Opposed to Putin Benefiting"

As tensions in the Middle East intensify, Russia is benefiting from the "war economy," while Ukraine has indicated its readiness to send additional military experts to the Middle East, leveraging its drone defense capabilities.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (left) and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met on the 17th (local time) in London, UK, to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. Photo by UPI

On the 17th (local time), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated in a speech at the UK Parliament, "About 200 Ukrainian military experts have been dispatched to the Middle East, and we are prepared to send an additional 34 personnel."

He explained, "These are personnel skilled in countering Iranian-made Shahed drones," adding, "Our teams are currently deployed in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, and are also heading to Kuwait."

Ukraine has accumulated drone defense technology, including the use of drones, over four years of war with Russia. The country claims it can produce up to 2,000 interceptor drones per day and that half of these can be supplied to its allies.

President Zelensky emphasized unity, stating, "Europe is a global power," and "The world cannot function without Europe, and no one can stand against Europe."

Currently, the Middle East conflict is diverting U.S. attention and rising oil prices are providing Russia with windfall gains, which is placing additional pressure on Ukraine. The Financial Times reported on the 12th that Russia's excess revenue from oil exports is estimated at $150 million (220 billion won) per day.

During this visit to London, President Zelensky met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Mark Rutte, Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), to discuss avenues for cooperation, and also paid a courtesy visit to King Charles III.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer stated, "Even amid the Middle East war, we must maintain our focus on Ukraine," emphasizing, "Russian President Vladimir Putin must not become the beneficiary of this situation." The UK and Ukraine have also signed a new partnership aimed at expanding drone production and supply, as well as strengthening defense industry cooperation with third countries.

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