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Cheap drones, costly defence: Lessons from Ukraine

Kyiv’s interceptor drones and tactics show how to counter inexpensive aerial attacks

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This photograph taken on December 27, 2025 shows Ukrainian air defence firing at drones during a Russian drones and missiles attack, in Kyiv.

UAE President, Zelensky discuss regional escalation

Ukraine President condemns Iranian attacks and backs UAE sovereignty

Volodymyr Zelensky, President of Ukraine

Rubio tells allies US and Europe 'belong together'

Rubio expresses desire to maintain trans-Atlantic relations despite increasing rift

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during the 62nd Munich Security Conference (MSC) on February 14, 2026 in Munich, southern Germany.

Why UAE has become a global hub for peace negotiations

In a fractured world, UAE offers what great powers cannot: trust, neutrality and access

The physical location of talks affects diplomatic outcomes because peace negotiations are not sterile political transactions. They are human encounters shaped by fear, suspicion, and political calculation.

Hopeful signs emerge from trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi

Sheikh Abdullah highlights trust, dialogue and growing momentum for a political settlement

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister of UAE and Minister of Foreign Affairs

Russia: Talks with US, Ukraine in UAE were constructive

US security agreement for Ukraine is 100% ready to be signed: Zelensky

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, Kremlin foreign policy aide Yuri Ushakov and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner talk to each other prior to a meeting with Russia's President at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.

Trilateral Ukraine talks conclude in Abu Dhabi

US, Russia and Ukraine delegates meet as UAE pushes for peace and dialogue

His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE-hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, at Al Shati Palace.

UAE president meets US, Russia and Ukraine delegations

Trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi aim to advance diplomatic solutions to Ukraine crisis

His Highness President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan receives the heads of delegations participating in the UAE-hosted trilateral talks between the United States, Russia and Ukraine, at Al Shati Palace.

Russia demands Donbas region ahead of Abu Dhabi talks

Zelensky says territory remains key issue and would be on the agenda for the talks

In this pool photograph distributed by the Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin welcomes US special envoy Steve Witkoff and US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow on January 22, 2026.

Stability is UAE’s enduring foreign policy principle

Restraint, pragmatism and long-term vision guide the UAE’s global approach

The UAE was ranked as the third-largest global donor in 2025, contributing approximately $1.46 billion in humanitarian assistance, representing over seven per cent of all tracked aid.

Trump criticises alleged Ukraine attack on Putin home

Zelensky denies drone strike as tensions rise during diplomatic push

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is greeted by US President Donald Trump at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club on December 28, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

Zelensky and Putin 'serious' in war talks sprint: Trump

US President Trump sees progress in Ukraine-Russia negotiations

President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club on December 28, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida.

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