Zelensky complains about the impact of the Iran war on US missile supplies to Ukraine
He said Zelensky During a press conference in Oslo on Tuesday: “Since the beginning of the war in the Middle East, we realized that we might face difficulties.”.
Zelensky noted that he had observed that shipments were arriving slowly, adding: “I think we may face this kind of problem in the very near future, and this is a very difficult situation for us.”.
He continued: We are trying to find different ways and alternatives to obtain Patriot missiles, and Kyiv is in contact with countries in the Middle East and Europe.
Talks in Ukraine have stalled
US-led talks aimed at ending the war in Ukraine following the outbreak of war in Iran in late February.
Zelensky made these remarks after meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, with whom he signed a joint declaration on strengthening defense and security cooperation.
The Norwegian government announced in a statement that it intends to facilitate close cooperation between the Norwegian and Ukrainian defense industries, and that Ukrainian drones will now be manufactured in Norway.
Støre affirmed Norway's unwavering support for Ukraine's struggle for independence and its right to self-defense.
No time for Ukrainian affairs
Earlier on Tuesday, the Ukrainian president told German television that US negotiators Steve Wittkopf and Jared Kushner were constantly engaged in talks with Iran and had no time for the Ukrainian issue.
With the war in the Middle East raging, the supply of US weapons to Kyiv has become a major problem, Zelensky told the public broadcaster ZDF at the conclusion of his visit to Berlin.
"If the war drags on, there will be fewer weapons coming to Ukraine, which is a vital issue, especially in the area of air defense," Zelensky said
. The shortage of weapons is particularly acute for Patriot missiles, which are widely used in the Middle East and desperately needed in Ukraine, Zelensky said.
The Ukrainian president said the US envoys were trying to get Putin's attention to end the war, which has now lasted more than four years.
He added: "If the United States doesn't put pressure on Putin and simply engages in quiet dialogue with the Russians, they will not be intimidated."
