A Ukrainian soldier prepares to launch an interceptor drone near the front line in Donetsk region, Ukraine on Sunday. | REUTERS

Kyiv – President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has leveraged Ukraine's expertise in drone warfare into a series of successful diplomatic deals during visits to the Middle East and Europe, showcasing how Kyiv is using military prowess to boost its diplomatic clout.

This month alone, Ukraine has signed defense and drone deals in Germany, Norway and the Netherlands, following long-term security partnerships with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates in late March.

Zelenskyy has in recent weeks also agreed to security cooperation with Turkey and Syria, and signed agreements at the weekend with Azerbaijani ​President Ilham Aliyev on defense and energy.

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