Middle East war live: Ukraine and Saudi Arabia sign defence cooperation deal, Zelensky says

27/03/2026 03:24 France 24

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed an “agreement” on defence cooperation that lays the foundation for future contracts and technological cooperation, President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday during a visit to the oil-rich Gulf nation that has come under attack since the February 28 launch of the war in Iran. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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