Zelenskyy's Hustle: Ukraine's War Efforts Amid Global Tensions

0:00Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is juggling a lot in year five of the war with Russia. He's hitting their oil exports hard with drone strikes, shutting down at least 40 percent of their capacity, right as prices top $100. A barrel from Middle East tensions, that's a massive blow to Moscow's war funding. Meanwhile, Zelensky's offering Gulf states like Saudi Arabia and the UAE his country's know-how on anti-drone defenses and keeping sea routes open. Like Ukraine's Black Sea corridor, as a blueprint for the Strait of Hormuz. He's eyeing their cash for Ukraine's growing weapons industry and possible aid, especially since the U.S. under Trump lifted sanctions on Russian oil, pumping up Russia's wallet. World leaders are done playing nice with Trump's flip-flopping foreign moves. French President Emmanuel Macron called it out sharp, saying too much scatter talk and no stability, like it's all a show. A big virtual meeting of 41 nations backed off military action in the Strait until there's

1:02a ceasefire. Markets tanked after Trump's latest speech, with oil spiking higher and stocks dropping on fears. The UAE and Saudi might jump deeper into the fight. Israel strikes on Iranian sites near the Caspian Sea have Russia fuming, warning it could drag them in more. The Linsky's staying pragmatic, weaving through the global mess to keep Ukraine fighting smart while others scramble. This chaos shows how one leader's hustle can shift the board. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Sydney News today, AI-powered local news.