The conflict in the Middle East distracted Washington from the peace agreement – say four EU diplomats involved in talks with Ukraine in an interview with the Financial Times.
The US and Israel's war against Iran also brings tangible benefits to Russia: higher oil prices, suspension of US sanctions and rapid depletion of American ammunition suppliesthat Kyiv needed. The negotiations between the Ukrainian and Russian sides, mediated by the United States, are also at risk, say sources from the British daily.
— Indeed, there was a break. Americans have different priorities and that is understandable – Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed in an interview with “FT”.
Why is Donald Trump losing interest in Ukraine?
How does the war with Iran affect the situation in Ukraine?
What are the consequences of delaying arms deliveries to Ukraine?
What do experts think about future peace negotiations?
The US delays arms deliveries. “Competing for the same resources”
European Union countries have been told by the US that arms deliveries, especially anti-aircraft missiles, will be delayed because Washington is now prioritizing Middle Eastern customers. This will have consequences for Ukraine – says the Financial Times.
The United States also eased sanctions and pressure on India not to buy Russian oil. According to “FT” calculations the war with Iran and the related energy crisis brought the Kremlin additional revenues of up to $150 million. (approx. PLN 560 million) per day. The Americans also recently told EU representatives that there will be no further restrictions affecting the Russian oil industry.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is frustrated with the situation. “Washington's actions are certainly not conducive to peace,” he said, refraining from direct criticism of Donald Trump. A similar tactic was used by Vladimir Putin, who also did not clearly condemn the US president for the attack, despite the fact that Iran is a Russian ally.
Donald Trump still hopes for the end of the war. “I don't think the Russians want to”
Despite the difficulties, one White House official emphasized that Donald Trump still hopes that talks with Ukraine and Russia will lead to an end to the warand US negotiators have made “enormous progress” in recent months.
— I don't think the Russians want to resume talks. There is nothing to talk about, counters one of the participants in the unofficial negotiations. — Nothing has changed, the obstacles remain the sameVladimir Putin is not interested in achieving a result, he is only interested in negotiations because they allow him to avoid sanctions from Donald Trump – says Oleksandr Merezhko, an MP from Volodymyr Zelensky's Ukrainian Servant of the People party.
