Trending Now - Zelensky Warns of EU Pressure Amid Iran-israel Tensions
WHO:
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with CNN that "we certainly do not support relaxing the sanctions policy."
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with CNN that "it is 100% facts" that Iran has used Russian-made Shahed drones to attack U.S. bases.
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WHAT:
Zelenskyy accused EU allies of "blackmail" regarding the oil pipeline row, stating that restoring the flow of Russian oil via Ukraine into the EU would be akin to lifting sanctions on Russia.
Zelenskyy claimed that "Russia started supporting the Iranian regime with drones" and that it "will definitely help with missiles, and it is also helping them with air defense."
Zelenskyy warned that the next step could involve sending troops to Iran, similar to the deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia.
Iran launched a missile barrage targeting central Israel.
At least five people were killed in a heavy overnight attack.
WHERE:
Central Israel
WHEN:
The missile attack occurred on March 15th, 2026.
Zelenskyy made statements regarding the situation in an interview aired on March 14th, 2026.
WHY:
Zelenskyy emphasized that the ongoing war in the Middle East does not aid Ukraine's situation, stating, "this war in the Middle East does not help us, here and now, although we have no illusions about the Iranian regime and we absolutely do not support it - and that is putting it mildly."
Zelenskyy expressed concern that the ongoing war in the Middle East does not aid Ukraine's situation, stating, "this war in the Middle East does not help us, here and now."
Zelenskyy stated that Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones to use against the U.S. and Israel.
Zelenskyy expressed concern over the potential for Russia to send troops to Iran, similar to the support provided to North Korea.
HOW:
Zelenskyy indicated that Russia's support for Iran includes air defense systems and could extend to troop deployments.
Iran has utilized Russian-made Shahed drones in attacks against U.S. bases, according to Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy indicated that Russia's support includes air defense systems and could extend to troop deployments.
(UPDATED March 15, 2026 20:59 UTC)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made it clear in a CNN interview that his country does not support relaxing the sanctions policy against Russia. He accused EU allies of "blackmail" over the oil pipeline dispute, arguing that restoring the flow of Russian oil through Ukraine would effectively lift sanctions. Zelenskyy also noted that the ongoing war in the Middle East is not beneficial for Ukraine, stating that while they do not support the Iranian regime, the conflict complicates their situation.
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 13:17 UTC)
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated in an interview with CNN that it is a fact Iran has used Russian-made Shahed drones to attack U.S. bases, claiming that Russia is not only supporting the Iranian regime with drones but may also provide missiles and air defense systems. He warned that the next step could involve sending troops to Iran, similar to the deployment of North Korean soldiers to Russia, expressing concern that the ongoing war in the Middle East does not help Ukraine's situation. Zelenskyy emphasized that this conflict is detrimental to Ukraine, stating, "this war in the Middle East does not help us, here and now."
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 07:17 UTC)
In a significant escalation, Iran launched a missile barrage targeting central Israel early this morning, resulting in at least five fatalities from the heavy overnight attack. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, in an interview aired yesterday, expressed deep concern over Russia's role in supplying Iran with Shahed drones for use against both the U.S. and Israel, and warned that this support could extend to troop deployments. Zelenskyy highlighted that Iran has already utilized these Russian-made drones in attacks on U.S. bases, raising alarms about the potential for further military collaboration between Russia and Iran.