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Long Iran war could hurt Ukraine’s fight against Russia, says Zelensky
South China Morning Post
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Long Iran war could hurt Ukraine’s fight against Russia, says Zelensky

South China Morning Post · Mar 2, 2026 · Collected from RSS

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A protracted war in the Middle East could reduce the availability of air defences for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, acknowledging potential ripple effects from the US-led bombing campaign in Iran. Washington has all but stopped providing military aid to Kyiv since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, but the US continues to sell weapons financed by Ukraine’s allies, mainly from Europe. Zelensky said that he had discussed military assistance with German...

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A protracted war in the Middle East could reduce the availability of air defences for Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelensky said, acknowledging potential ripple effects from the US-led bombing campaign in Iran.Washington has all but stopped providing military aid to Kyiv since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year, but the US continues to sell weapons financed by Ukraine’s allies, mainly from Europe.Zelensky said that he had discussed military assistance with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz earlier on Monday and was set to discuss the issue with other capitals later in the day. Aid tranches from allies are proceeding as usual for now, he said.“The shipments that we counted on haven’t declined,” Zelensky said in recorded answers posted on a WhatsApp chat with reporters on Monday.“In any case, if military activities in the Middle East are prolonged, it will undoubtedly influence the supply.”Firefighters tackle a blaze after a drone hit a residential building during a Russian air attack on Kyiv in February. Photo: APThe strikes on Iran take place at a particularly fraught moment for talks to end Russia’s four-year invasion as delegations for US-brokered peace negotiations were set to meet in Abu Dhabi for another round of trilateral talks.

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