Zelenskiy offers Ukraine's help for Hormuz mission

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Friday for joint international efforts to establish an effective mission to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that Kyiv's wartime experience in securing the Black Sea could be valuable to such a mission. His comments come amid ongoing international discussions, led by the UK and France, about forming a protection force for the strategic waterway. Zelenskiy's offer positions Ukraine as a potential contributor of expertise, linking its maritime security challenges with those in the Persian Gulf.