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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Iran War Could Weaken Ukraine's Defenses, EU Warns
Caption: Iran War Could Weaken Ukraine’s Defenses, EU Warns. The conflict involving Iran could make it harder for Ukraine to defend itself against Russia, according to the European Union’s top diplomat. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that the crisis in the Middle East is already affecting the war in Ukraine - According to Politico. Speaking ahead of a virtual meeting with Gulf foreign ministers, Kallas said the fighting is draining global supplies of critical air defense systems. She explained that equipment Ukraine urgently needs — including systems used to intercept drones — is now also being sent to the Middle East. That growing demand is putting pressure on already stretched supply chains. The situation escalated after Iran launched drone and missile attacks on neighboring countries following U.S. and Israeli strikes on its territory. Gulf states, including United Arab Emirates, have been rapidly using up their air defense stockpiles to repel those attacks. Kallas also warned that rising oil prices caused by the conflict could benefit Russia. Higher oil revenues may help Moscow finance its war. At the same time, she suggested Ukraine could share its battlefield experience with Gulf countries. After years of defending cities like Kyiv from drone and missile attacks, Ukraine has developed effective interception technologies that could help partners in the region. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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