Zelenskyy Meets Exiled Iranian Prince

In a significant diplomatic encounter, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Reza Pahlavi, the exiled Crown Prince of Iran, on February 13, 2026, in Munich. The meeting underscored Ukraine’s solidarity with the Iranian populace amidst ongoing strife within Iran and tensions involving international relations.

During the meeting, President Zelenskyy expressed his sympathy for the victims of the Iranian regime and reaffirmed Ukraine’s support for the Iranian people’s struggle for a democratic future. In a poignant gesture of solidarity, the Crown Prince thanked Ukraine for officially recognizing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, a move indicating Ukraine’s firm stance on global terrorism and security.

The discussions further delved into condemning the tactical collaboration between Russia and Iran, particularly Iran’s provision of ‘shaheds’ drones to Russia and licensing their production. Both leaders highlighted the dangers such alliances pose, not only to Ukraine but to regional stability as a whole. Over 40,000 lives have been claimed in Iran due to the regime’s harsh response to protests, with issues such as mass burials complicating the count of the deceased, as shared by Prince Pahlavi.

The Crown Prince also outlined critical areas where the Iranian populace needs support, emphasizing the necessity for stringent sanctions against the Iranian regime and other authoritarian governments. Both parties discussed strategies to bolster these sanctions and protect human lives. In a gesture of reciprocal support, Prince Pahlavi voiced backing for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, reinforcing the ties between the two entities facing aggressive neighbors.