The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine in surprising ways. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?

Ukraine has strengthened its position in unexpected ways due to the Iran war. The country has signed deals with Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar to share drone expertise and technology, tightening alliances and securing business and defence deals with wealthy US-allied countries. Ukraine aims to help Gulf states defend themselves and build partnerships with other countries. This move comes as Russia has been able to sell more oil due to the Iran conflict, but Ukraine continues to confound international expectations by turning the situation to its advantage.