Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to discuss the situation in the Middle East, Iranian domestic affairs, and US operations against the Iranian regime.
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Zelenskyy met with Pahlavi on 13 March
Pahlavi expressed interest in more direct dialogue and requested one-on-one talks with Zelenskyy
The parties discussed the situation in the Middle East
The parties discussed public sentiment in Iranian society and the state of power in Iran
The parties discussed the US operation against the terrorist regime
Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Reza Pahlavi in Paris on March 13
They discussed the U.S.-Iran war and the current situation in the Middle East
Pahlavi shared signals he has received from within Iran
Pahlavi assured support for Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity
Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Reza Pahlavi in Paris that Iran must not cooperate with Russia
Zelenskyy expressed that Ukraine backs the Iranian people
Zelenskyy condemned Tehran’s military alignment with Russia
More than 10 countries have already approached Ukraine for support in defending against Shaheds — Iranian strike drones.
Ukraine has the world's greatest expertise in countering Shaheds.
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