Exclusive: Zelensky says Russia winning from Iran war
Why it matters: Russia's oil-dependent economy receives a significant boost from surging oil prices and loosened U.S. sanctions.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky states that a long war in Iran would be highly advantageous for Russia and detrimental to Ukraine, due to surging oil prices and loosened U.S. sanctions benefiting Russia's economy (Axios).
- Iran has reportedly neutralized US-Israeli radars and sensors, potentially altering the conflict's trajectory (Responsible Statecraft).
- Responsible Statecraft raises doubts about the ability of Gulf states to remain uninvolved in the war with Iran.
- Spain has closed its airspace to US aircraft participating in the Iran conflict (BBC World).
- The UN has sided with Gulf states in a strong rebuke of the Iran war (Asia Times).
- Asia Times questions whether the US dollar is truly gaining ground in the Iran war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warns that a prolonged conflict in Iran would significantly benefit Russia by boosting its oil-dependent economy, while simultaneously harming Ukraine. This perspective is complicated by reports from Responsible Statecraft suggesting Iran's military advancements against US-Israeli systems and questions about Gulf states' neutrality, alongside international actions like Spain closing its airspace to US aircraft and the UN siding with Gulf states in a rebuke of the war.
