Ukraine signed a defense cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, Zelensky says.
Trump Claims Progress in Talks and Extends Strait of Hormuz Deadline March 27, 2026, 7:55 a.m. ET 14 minutes ago Maria Varenikova Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine, 3.27.26, 8:11 am; from The New York Times Image A photo released by the Saudi government showing President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Friday. Credit... Saudi Press Agency, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images Ukraine has signed a defense cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday, laying the groundwork for future contracts in which Ukrainian companies could help the kingdom with its air defenses. “We have reached an important arrangement,” Mr. Zelensky said on social media, adding that Ukraine was ready for long-term cooperation and hoped to become a force in global defense contracting. The signing took place before a meeting on Friday between Mr. Zelensky and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the de facto Saudi ruler. T...