Zelenskyy Warns He Has ‘A Very Bad Feeling’ About Iran War

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned he has a “very bad feeling” about the consequences of the conflict in Iran could have on Ukraine.

The Ukrainian president pointed out that the global focus has shifted from Vladimir Putin’s ongoing attacks to the US-Israel war against Iran, even though Ukraine continues to be targeted by their Russian opponents.

“I have a very bad feeling about the impact of this war on the situation in Ukraine,” Zelenskyy told the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg.

“The focus of America is more on the Middle East than on Ukraine, unfortunately.

“That is why you see our diplomatic meetings, trilateral meetings, constantly being postponed. There is one reason – war in Iran.”

He added: “For [Vladimir] Putin, a long war in Iran is a plus. It means higher energy prices and depletion of US reserves. So we have a depletion of resources.”

He said 803 missiles were already used on the first day in the war – and America only produces around 800 missiles a year.

That trickles down to impact Ukraine’s supplies as Kyiv is reliant on weapons from America.

The Ukrainian premier said the US had previously proposed to hold the next round of talks in America, but Putin has opposed such negotiations.

“Ukraine will support any date and any place but definitely not in Russia,” he added.

Zelenskyy also touched on the fallout between Donald Trump and Keir Starmer over Iran, as the White House has raged over the UK’s reluctance to get involved with any offensive moves in the Middle East.

He said: “I can’t tell Trump what to do. Keir is a smart and very cool partner, absolutely.

“We know there are emotions in everyone in different ways. Keir, he’s in touch with president Trump. He can meet with him and reload that relationship with him again.

“It happens. I don’t see a great problem. To be honest, I don’t see a great challenge if your history is stronger than the emotions of two or three people.”

Just over a year ago, Zelenskyy had his own falling out with Trump, after the president accused him of not “having any cards” when it came to the Ukraine war.

The spectacular row saw Zelenskyy leave the Oval Office early during a formal visit.

The two leaders have since repaired their relationship, though Trump continues to falsely blame Ukraine for starting the war with Russia.