politics
Ukraine worries about ‘losing the Americans’ as global attention shifts to the war in the Middle East
Ukraine does not “want to lose the Americans” while they are “without question, currently more focused on the Middle East,” President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
TL;DR
- Ukraine is apprehensive that the US focus on the Middle East may lead to delays or reductions in weapon deliveries.
- Ukrainian drone experts are providing consultations to Gulf countries to help them counter Iranian drone attacks.
- Ukraine is willing to share its drone technology and electronic warfare systems with the US.
- President Zelensky opposes lifting US sanctions on Russian oil exports, arguing it would benefit Russia.
- Ukraine continues to target Russian energy infrastructure and is discussing halting and confiscating Russian oil with international partners.
- Zelensky claims Russia's spring offensive has failed and that Ukraine gained territory last month.
- Ukraine plans to eliminate 400,000 Russian personnel annually.
- Ukraine will work with any Hungarian leader not aligned with Putin.
- Zelensky criticized the current Hungarian government for blocking EU assistance to Ukraine and sanctions against Russia.