- March 3, 2026
- 1:27 pm
- World News
On March 2, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump announced America’s readiness to wage wars “forever,” while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky proposed offering Middle Eastern countries Ukrainian expertise in intercepting Iranian drones in exchange for mediation in a truce with Russia.
The statements were made almost simultaneously, setting a new framework for discussing security in a region where the interests of the U.S., Israel, Ukraine, and the Arab states of the Persian Gulf intersect.
Trump’s rhetoric: focus on resources and military autonomy
According to Donald Trump, the United States possesses “virtually unlimited” stocks of medium and above-medium class weapons. He emphasized that these resources are sufficient for prolonged conflicts, even without using the most advanced systems.
At the same time, Trump noted that the stockpiles of top-class ammunition have not yet reached the desired level, blaming the previous Joe Biden administration for excessively transferring weapons to Ukraine without adequately replenishing the warehouses.
The rhetoric of “eternal war” has become part of a broader strategy of positioning the U.S. as a state capable of independently ensuring long-term military superiority. For Israel and Middle Eastern countries, this is a signal of Washington’s priorities amid global instability.
Zelensky’s proposal: Ukrainian experience against “Shaheds”
Against this backdrop, Volodymyr Zelensky put forward an initiative focused on regional security.
In an interview with Bloomberg, he stated that Ukraine has accumulated unique practical experience in intercepting Iranian drones, including “Shahed” type drones, actively used against Ukrainian cities.
According to him, Kyiv is ready to send its best air defense system operators and UAV interception specialists to Middle Eastern countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. As a condition, diplomatic mediation by these states is proposed to achieve at least a month-long truce in the war with Russia.
In fact, it is an exchange: security for the region — political pressure on Moscow.
Geopolitical context: Israel, the Persian Gulf, and the Ukrainian factor
Zelensky’s initiative directly affects Israel’s interests. Iranian drones remain one of the key threats to both Ukraine and Israeli security.
The experience of intercepting drones gained by Ukraine over four years of war represents practical value for the region’s states. In this context, Ukraine positions itself not only as a recipient of aid but also as a supplier of unique defense competencies.
For the Persian Gulf countries, the proposal may seem pragmatic: strengthening the protection of civilian infrastructure without direct involvement in the conflict.
NANews — Israel News | Nikk.Agency has repeatedly analyzed how Ukrainian military experience is gradually becoming a factor in Middle Eastern security, especially against the backdrop of Iran’s and its allies’ activities.
Simultaneously, Trump’s statement about the U.S. readiness to wage prolonged wars reinforces the sense that the world is entering a phase of long-term strategic competition, where local conflicts are increasingly interconnected.
What this means for the region
If Zelensky’s initiative develops, Ukraine could become a new element of the regional security architecture in the Middle East.
For Israel, this is a potential opportunity for exchanging technologies and experience in countering drone threats.
For Arab countries, it’s a chance to strengthen infrastructure protection.
And for the U.S., an additional lever of influence without directly increasing military presence.
Amid statements about “eternal war” and proposals for a temporary truce, it becomes clear: the struggle for security in 2026 increasingly takes place not only on the battlefield but also in the realm of technological exchange and diplomatic deals.