Zelenskyy Condemns Iran’s “Insane Strikes,” Discusses Civilian Protection With UAE President

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed escalating tensions in the Middle East with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, including recent Iranian strikes that have caused civilian casualties, Zelenskyy wrote on X on March 3.

“We discussed the key aspects of the situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region with the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. I expressed my condolences over the lives lost as a result of Iran’s insane strikes,” Zelenskyy said.

According to Zelenskyy, the UAE president emphasized that Iranian attacks have not been limited to military facilities.

“The President noted that the Iranian regime is targeting not only military facilities but virtually everything – residential buildings, shopping malls, even mosques.”

Zelenskyy said both sides explored ways to assist and prioritize civilian protection amid the worsening regional security environment.

“We discussed how we can help in this situation and support the protection of lives. It was agreed that our teams will work on this. Protecting lives is a shared priority for everyone in the world.”

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Earlier, Zelenskyy stated Ukraine was prepared to share its operational experience and technologies for countering Iranian-made drones with international partners, provided that the defense of Ukrainian cities remains the primary focus.

The President addressed recent discussions regarding the involvement of Ukrainian experts in assisting allied nations with air defense challenges.

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