The United States and Qatar are in talks with Ukraine about obtaining Ukrainian solutions to counter Iranian Shahed drones. The discussions are reported to cover interceptor drones and supporting systems, including detection and jamming of unmanned aircraft communications. The information provided said the talks are at an early stage and are taking place at government level. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the U.S. side had asked Kyiv for support in shooting down Shahed drones. Zelenskyy said he instructed officials to provide the resources needed for such cooperation and to involve Ukrainian specialists.
He added that Ukraine would consider cooperation only on the condition that it does not weaken Ukraine’s own defence against Russian attacks. Zelenskyy also said he was ready to consider exchanging drones for missiles for air defence systems. The information provided did not say that any sales terms had been agreed or that any deal had been signed.