Iran conflict may divert US weapons from Ukraine - Reuters
Iran conflict may divert US weapons from Ukraine Reuters
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""It could become difficult to procure missiles and weapons for the defence of our airspace.""
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
""I think it's a good decision to attack Iranian military targets. The Iranians produce a lot of weapons for Russia, especially drones and missiles.""
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
""I hope that the Iran crisis will remain a limited operation. We know from our own experience how bloody something like this can become.""
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"We rely on the PURL program to buy US weapons with European funds. Maybe the Americans will need them, like last year."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"It’s a risk. But I hope the Iran crisis remains a limited operation and does not become a long war."
— Volodymyr Zelenskyy , Politician
"Ukraine could face a shortage of American-made weapons due to the US war with Iran."
— Vladimir Zelensky , Politician
"There's a domino effect in terms of attention."
— Ed Arnold , Academic
"The United States Armed Forces are fully equipped to achieve any strategic objectives of the President."
— Anna Kelly , Executive
Key People
Anna Kelly is a spokesperson for the White House.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Ed Arnold is an expert from the Royal United Services Institute, a defense think tank.
Vladimir Zelensky is the President of Ukraine.
President of Ukraine who attended a summit in Yerevan.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, known for his efforts to secure international support amid the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concerns that the conflict in the Middle East could delay the delivery of essential weapons needed to defend Ukraine's airspace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that escalating U.S. involvement against Iran could threaten the steady flow of American weapons that Kyiv relies on to fight Russia.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed concern that missiles purchased from the United States with European funding could be redirected to address the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, potentially limiting Ukraine’s ability to defend against Russian strikes.
Ukraine fears that the US war with Iran could trigger crucial ammunition shortages for Kiev, as supplies of American weapons face disruption, Vladimir Zelensky said on Monday.
European officials are concerned that a US operation against Iran will divert attention from the war in Ukraine. This could lead to a decrease in US arms supplies and a weakening of support for Kyiv.
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