Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that the US-Israeli war against Iran could disrupt the flow of weapons Kyiv relies on to defend itself against Russia. In an interview with Corriere della Sera, he said a previous round of fighting between Israel and Iran had already slowed military deliveries to Ukraine, adding: "It has not happened yet, but I fear it could."
Zelensky argued the new conflict leaves Russian president Vladimir Putin looking like "a weak ally" who "talks, but doesn't act," but stressed that Ukraine cannot afford interruptions in Western support. He confirmed that a planned trilateral meeting involving the US and Russia is still expected in early March, though the venue may change from Abu Dhabi to a European location.
The Ukrainian leader also addressed tensions with Hungary and Slovakia over the Druzhba oil pipeline, saying it remains inoperable due to Russian strikes and can only be repaired after a ceasefire. As the Middle East crisis deepens, Kyiv is watching closely for any shift in US military priorities that could affect the battlefield at home...