Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-18 03:35 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, Ukraine/Russia, Energy, Economy & Finance, World News, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought support Tuesday from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer, at a time when the Iran war has revived Russia’s ailing economy through increased oil revenue, robbed US-brokered talks to end Russia’s invasion of Ukraine of momentum — and could soon limit Kyiv’s access to vital Western air defense systems that are needed in the Middle East.
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