‘We Stand Ready’: Zelenskyy Offers Ukraine’s Grain Corridor Model To Reopen Hormuz

As the war in West Asia continues, with Washington now warning of a massive attack on Iran, the situation has left the passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz severely affected. Amid all this, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has offered Kyiv’s grain corridor model to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

In a statement, Zelenskyy said Ukraine has developed effective ways to keep maritime navigation running despite constant threats in the Black Sea. He added that his experience could be useful for countries facing disruptions in key waterways.

“As of today, I don’t see any country lifting the blockade on its own, only joint steps can bring results. Ukraine has experience with launching the Grain Corridor in the Black Sea despite Russia’s attempts

to block the flow of food and other goods. The situation now is similar, but it is about energy,” he said.

“Our suggestion – based on our experience – was as follows. The war and the negotiations on reopening the Hormuz Strait can go in parallel. It’s worth trying to find a diplomatic solution, and this could be beneficial for both sides in the war,” Zelenskyy added.

“An alternative step would be to control the Strait unilaterally, as Ukraine did with the Grain Corridor. Achieving this would require interceptors, military convoys to escort the vessels, a large integrated electronic warfare network, and other tools. We stand ready to help with this. But for now, we are not yet involved. So far, no one has made such a request. We are simply sharing our knowledge. If one day our partners want to make use of it, we would be ready,” Zelenskyy said.

When West Sought Kyiv’s Drone Expertise

Earlier, the United States and its allies in West Asia sought Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Countries, including the United States had approached Ukraine for help in defending against the Iranian drones, Zelenskyy said late Wednesday March 4, 2026. He said he has spoken in recent days with the leaders of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Jordan and Kuwait about possible cooperation.