Kyiv's New Fear: West Asia War May Divert US Aid; Ukraine Offers Drone Expertise

• President Zelenskyy expresses deep concern that escalating West Asia tensions could divert vital US backing from Ukraine's defense against Russia.
• Ukraine heavily relies on American military aid, financial support, and intelligence sharing, crucial since the 2022 full-scale war.
• Kyiv is sharing battlefield expertise, especially in countering Iranian-made Shahed drones, with US partners like Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and a US base in Jordan.
• Concerns exist that critical air defense systems (Patriot, NASAMS, IRIS‑T) could be redirected from Ukraine to protect US assets in the Gulf if conflict escalates.
• Ukraine aims to reinforce its strategic relevance by assisting US partners, ensuring its war remains central to Western priorities amidst global crises.