Kallas: US war with Iran threatens Ukraine
EU diplomat urges EU to ban Russian fleet from maritime services
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas warned that the conflict between the United States and Iran could harm Ukraine during its war with Russia. According to her, escalation in the Middle East undermines Kyiv's ability to counter Russian military power. Stocks of air defense systems and drone interceptors are dwindling as supplies and production are redirected to Gulf countries, which are competing with Ukraine for these systems. Moreover, rising oil prices due to the conflict bring Moscow additional revenues for military spending. Kallas urged the EU to approve a ban on maritime services for Russia's 'shadow' fleet, which she believes would reduce Russian oil revenues and is part of the preparatory 20th sanctions package.
Context
The statement was made in the context of increasing sanctions against Russia and growing regional tensions.
Kaja Kallas noted that an armed conflict between the US and Iran threatens to significantly complicate Ukraine's military situation, urging the EU to impose a ban on maritime services for the Russian fleet.
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