Zelensky fears Trump's Iran war could hurt Ukraine
Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them.
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"We could find ourselves having difficulty obtaining missiles and weapons to defend our skies."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"Of course, it's a risk. But I hope the Iranian crisis remains a limited operation and doesn't turn into a long war."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"I think attacking Iranian military targets was a good decision."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
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Ukraine fears what soaring oil prices and a shortage in air defences could mean for them.
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