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Zelensky has 'bad feeling' about Iran war impact

Zelensky says the Iran war delays key diplomatic talks and benefits Russia by raising oil prices and straining military resources, posing challenges for Ukraine's defense.

  • On Sunday, Zelensky warned that the Iran war is delaying diplomacy, saying 'our diplomatic meetings, trilateral meetings, are constantly postponed' due to the Iran conflict, with Mr Trump concentrating on Iran.
  • Citing the Iran conflict, Zelensky said there is one reason for postponements: war in Iran, adding US President Donald Trump is "concentrating on Iran" amid UK base disputes.
  • Pointing to the impact, Zelensky said 'So, it is beneficial for Putin that the resources do not go to Ukraine against whom he has directed his army and is fighting with. He needs to weaken us and this is a long process. The Middle East is one of the ways to do that', as it raises global oil prices and depletes US reserves and air-defence manufacturers.
  • Calling for unity, Zelensky said a split in NATO would weaken both sides and urged Mr Trump to meet Keir Starmer to restore a common stance.
  • Regarding Keir Starmer, Zelensky said 'he's a smart and very good partner' who can meet with Trump to 'reload' the relationship, emphasizing the UK-US bond is 'stronger than the emotions of two or three people.
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He added that, although the trilateral meetings have been postponed, officials from Kiev and Washington are still talking daily.

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Volodymyr Zelensky tells of ‘very bad feeling’ about Iran war impact on Ukraine

He highlighted that Russian President Vladimir Putin ‘will want a long war’ in the Middle East.

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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
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