politics
March 18, 2026
ZELENSKY LAMENTS OVER AMERICA: WE WILL RUN OUT OF MISSILES DUE TO THE WAR IN IRAN
War in Ukraine Day 1,484
TL;DR
- Ukrainian President Zelensky warned of potential missile shortages, particularly for Patriot systems, due to the Middle East conflict draining US reserves.
- Zelensky believes Russian President Putin benefits from a prolonged Middle East war, as it weakens Ukraine and redirects US resources.
- Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that Ukraine must reopen the Druzhba oil pipeline to receive EU loans.
- Britain has pledged to provide Ukraine with at least three billion pounds annually until 2030/31.
- The trilateral negotiation process involving Russia, the US, and Ukraine is currently paused, according to the Kremlin.
- Turkey has offered to host new rounds of negotiations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine.
- Russia's Defense Ministry reported shooting down 30 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions.
- Ukrainian forces attacked a military transport and cargo aircraft plant in Russia's Ulyanovsk region.
- Finnish President Alexander Stubb suggested the EU might have to accept territorial concessions from Ukraine to Russia in practice, though not formally recognize them.
- Zelensky emphasized the importance of NATO unity, warning that any division would weaken all sides.
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