Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for coordinated international efforts to establish a mission aimed at safeguarding navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, citing Ukraine’s wartime experience as a potential model.
Speaking during a virtual conference involving about 50 countries and chaired by France and United Kingdom, the Ukrainian leader stressed that decisions taken now would shape how future global security threats are handled in key maritime corridors.
He noted that security challenges in the region require more than political agreements, highlighting the need for practical, coordinated action to ensure safe passage for commercial shipping.
Drawing parallels with the conflict involving Russia, Zelenskyy said Ukraine has developed significant expertise in maritime defence over the past four years. This includes escorting merchant vessels, clearing sea mines, countering aerial threats, and managing complex naval operations in the Black Sea.
He added that Ukraine has already deployed specialists to parts of the Middle East to assist with defence strategies, particularly in countering drone threats.
Kyiv has also strengthened security cooperation with regional partners such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, while discussions are ongoing with other Gulf states.
The renewed focus on the Strait of Hormuz comes amid heightened tensions linked to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, with global powers increasingly concerned about the security of one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes.
