In a recent interview, President Zelenskyy emphasized the interrelation between Russia’s war against Ukraine and the U.S.-Iran conflict, suggesting that Moscow benefits from the diversion of U.S. attention. He noted that Russia has supplied Iran with drones, which Tehran has utilized in attacks across the Middle East, highlighting the presence of Russian components in the wreckage of these drones. Zelenskyy expressed concern that Russia is providing Iran with intelligence, including satellite imagery of U.S. military installations. He argued that this situation allows Russia to prolong its military campaign in Ukraine by distracting U.S. resources. The remarks follow Zelenskyy’s appeal to U.S. President Donald Trump for enhanced air defense capabilities, as Ukraine braces for intensified Russian assaults on its energy infrastructure during the winter months.