A long Mideast war could take away from support for Ukraine, Zelenskyy tells the AP
ISTANBUL (AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed concern that a prolonged U.S.-Israeli war on Iran could further erode Americas support for Ukraine as Washingtons global priorities shift and Kyiv braces for reduced deliveries of critically needed Patriot air defense missiles.
Ukraine desperately needs more U.S.-made Patriot air defense systems to help it counter Russias daily barrages, Zelenskyy said, speaking to The Associated Press in an exclusive interview late Saturday in Istanbul.
Russias relentless pounding of urban areas behind the front line following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago has killed thousands of civilians. It has also targeted Ukraine's energy supply to disrupt industrial production of Ukraines newly developed drones and missiles, while also denying civilians heat and running water in winter.
We have to recognize that we are not the priority for today, Zelenskyy said. Thats why I am afraid a long (Iran) war will give us less support.
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