Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in remarks made public today, has said his country could help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, whose closure by Iran has rattled the global economy, AFP reports.

“No one has involved us specifically in the issue of the Strait of Hormuz.

During my visits, I told representatives of the Middle East and Gulf countries: Ukraine is ready to help with everything related to defence,” Zelensky said.

He was speaking to a small group of journalists, including AFP, a day earlier.

He cited Kyiv’s experience in restoring passage through the Black Sea, which Russia had blocked at the beginning of its invasion of Ukraine.

In a separate interview, Zelensky said reopening the strait would require drone interceptors, military convoys and electronic warfare.

“We stand ready to help with this,” he said.