As Tehran escalates its aggression in the Gulf, copying Russia’s tactics, Ukrainian expertise in countering aggression is becoming a key tool for preventing a global catastrophe.
The world has once again entered a zone of turbulence where geographical borders no longer limit threats. Recent attacks by the Tehran regime on Gulf countries — sovereign states that have become home to thousands of Ukrainians — confirm one thing: the “axis of evil” follows a single playbook. The same drones and missiles tested for years on Ukrainian cities are now being deployed against critical infrastructure and civilian areas in the Middle East.
For the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), this escalation is a clear continuation of the behavior of a regime that has become an active partner of Russia in undermining the international order. As UWC President Paul Grod said: “Tehran’s attacks on the Gulf are an extension of the same brutality Ukraine faces daily from Moscow’s ally.” Fragmented responses from the international community only provoke further attacks.
Ukraine: From requesting help to exporting security
Today, Ukraine’s role in global geopolitics is transforming. We are no longer just a country in need of protection — we have become a leading expert in resistance. A striking example is the U.S. request for Ukrainian support in defending against Iranian drones in the Middle East.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that Ukrainian specialists are ready to guarantee security for partners, drawing on their unique experience gained from thousands of aerial battles over Ukraine. This is a new reality: Ukrainian technology and knowledge are becoming a shield capable of protecting not only Kyiv but also Riyadh and Dubai.
The role of communities: A voice of expertise and solidarity
In this new reality, Ukrainian communities in the Gulf are taking on a special mission. They are no longer simply a diaspora but a professional network of engineers, IT specialists, and analysts who have witnessed the evolution of Iranian weaponry firsthand.
Yevheniy Semenov, Vice President of the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) for Middle East and Central Asia, emphasizes that our communities in the region remain calm because they have a sort of “immunity” to Iranian threats. Yet their voice is now critical for local governments. Ukraine has much to offer the world — from interceptor drones to civil defense strategies.
At the same time, the global Ukrainian community shows that the fight for security is inseparable from the fight for freedom. Our communities take to the streets of world capitals not only for Ukraine but also in support of the Iranian people striving to overthrow a dictatorial regime.
A vivid example took place in Rome on March 3, where Ukrainians expressed a shared position: “Democracies help each other in times of need.” Supporting the Iranian struggle for freedom is natural for Ukrainians, because we know better than anyone: a free Iran means a safe Ukraine and a stable world.
This horizontal solidarity between communities is becoming the foundation of a new world order, where the export of evil is met with the export of dignity and mutual support.
The challenge for the world: Stop the chain reaction
The greatest risk today is the “normalization” of Iranian terror modeled on Russia. The UWC calls on the international community to take decisive action:
- Hold Tehran accountable for direct attacks on sovereign states.
- Strengthen Gulf defenses by integrating Ukrainian expertise in countering drones.
- Act as a united front, because impunity in one region inevitably leads to escalation in another.
Modern civilization’s security knows no borders. Ukraine has already proven its resilience. Now, the global Ukrainian community’s task is to share Ukrainian experience with the world, to stop the export of evil before it sparks a global fire.
Even as Iranian Shahed drones expand their reach, they continue to terrorize Ukrainian cities daily. Meanwhile, Russia increasingly targets passenger trains with drones.
That is why the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) continues to support the Ukrainian military. Recently, more than 102 million UAH were raised to support defenders and protect civilians, including from drone attacks.
These results came from the North American One United Fundraiser 2026 (Єдинозбір), a collaboration between the UWC and the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation.
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