Kiev “sent a lot of messages to Iran not to give drones (to Russia), not to give them production licenses or to build a new factory for the production of drones,” he said. said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Fox News correspondent Benjamin Hall in a wide-ranging interview published on November 21.
Zelensky argued that Ukraine is “at the center of global risks” and that Russia will continue to be emboldened by its actions without significant resistance from the global community.
Ukraine’s lack of progress in its counter-offensive comes on the eve of the US presidential elections, which could have profound implications for continued US support for the war effort.
Former President Donald Trump, the leading Republican candidate in the 2024 election, said he could reach a peace deal “very quickly,” prompting Zelensky to invite him to Ukraine.
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Addressing a growing number of Americans who believe American funds would be better spent on Americans, Zelenskyy noted that much of the money returns to the United States anyway through production and job.
“When you produce for Ukraine and with Ukraine, you also produce it with the Americans. So the main thing will be production in your states.”
Zelensky also downplayed reports of a standoff between Ukraine and Russia, pointing to gradual progress in the Black Sea.
The United States believes that Iran is becoming an increasingly important partner for Russia, but that it is also benefiting from this relationship. Sources say Russia is helping Iran improve its satellite capabilities and providing the country with missiles, air defense systems and military electronics.
Washington had previously accused Iran of supplying Mohajer-6 and other drones to Russia. According to media reports, in exchange for these weapons, Russia provides Iran with cyberwarfare technologies, “captured Western weapons” and helps develop Iran’s missile program.
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Russia is also engaged in the production of Iranian kamikaze drones in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone, Tatarstan. Iran transfers equipment and technology to Russia and continues to supply Shahed attack drones. However, Moscow officially denies this.
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu visited an exhibition of new models of Iranian-made drones and missiles in Tehran on September 20.
US officials believe Iran is preparing to supply Russia with short-range ballistic missiles for use against Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal reported on November 21.
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