Ukraine's Zelensky arrives in Bahrain for Gulf security cooperation talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made an unexpected arrival in Bahrain to begin negotiations on security cooperation with Gulf states. The discussions focus on collaborative efforts to combat drone threats, as Ukraine seeks to expand its defense partnerships beyond traditional Western allies. Zelensky's visit to the Persian Gulf kingdom comes shortly after he participated in the European Political Community summit in Yerevan, Armenia, demonstrating Ukraine's continued diplomatic outreach as the war with Russia enters its third year.