Zelensky declared in an interview with a New York newspaper that Ukraine is ready to help US President Donald Trump in combating Iranian drones. “We reacted immediately,” Zelensky emphasized. — When we can help defend civilians or U.S. citizens, we do not hesitate to send our teams, the president added, recalling that Ukraine has already sent teams of military experts to the Middle East to help analyze and counter drone attacks from Iran that threaten American troops and bases.
Moscow wants to intensify attacks
On Friday, President Donald Trump denied that Ukraine was helping the US defend itself against Iranian drones. — No, we don't need help defending against drones. We know more about drones than anyone else. We have the best drones in the world, he assured.
In an interview with the New York Post, the Ukrainian president noted that Russia uses 350 to 500 drones against Ukraine daily. However, according to Zelensky, Moscow plans to increase this number to one thousand. The president of Ukraine warned that if such tactics spread around the world, even countries with the strongest armies, such as the US, may have problems coping with it.
What are Volodymyr Zelensky's concerns about Russia?
What does Ukraine offer in terms of US aid?
What drone deal does Zelensky want to promote?
Why does Zelensky think that the war in Iran may affect the situation in Ukraine?
Kiev wants to share its knowledge about drones and combating them with partners, including the USA. Many Gulf states have already asked Kiev for help in combating Iran's Shahed drones, which Russia also uses to attack Ukraine.
As the daily noted, Zelensky is now trying to promote a “drone agreement” between the US and Ukraine, which would combine American industrial power with Ukrainian experience on the battlefield.
— We could build the world's largest drone factory. The US would guarantee production and financing. Ukraine would provide technology and experience, Zelensky argued. He also suggested that American soldiers could train in Ukraine, where they would learn how to fight using drones.
He assessed that Russia wants the war in Iran to escalate and drag on, because Moscow hopes that this will distract the US from its desire to end the Kremlin's war against Ukraine.
— If America does not put pressure on Russia, the money flows to Russia, Zelensky emphasized. — They are waiting for a reduction in American support for Ukraine, he added. He said that negotiations on the war in Ukraine must continue, even despite the escalation in the Middle East. “Peace talks cannot be forgotten,” he appealed.
