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Ukraine’s military intelligence has “irrefutable” evidence that Russia continues to provide intelligence to Iran, and such activity could prolong the war in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday.
"Russia is using its own signals intelligence and electronic intelligence capabilities, as well as part of the data obtained through cooperation with partners in the Middle East," Zelenskyy said in a video post on the U.S. social media company X after meeting the head of military intelligence.
Speaking later in his nightly video address, Zelenskyy said there was "growing evidence" of continued Russian efforts to funnel intelligence to Iran.
"This is clearly destructive activity and must be stopped as it only leads to further destabilisation. All responsible states have an interest in ensuring security and preventing bigger problem," he said.
"Markets are already reacting negatively and this is significantly complicating the fuel situation in many countries. By helping the Iranian regime survive and strike more accurately, Russia is effectively prolonging the war," he added.
Regional escalation in the Middle East has continued since the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, which has so far killed more than 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran has retaliated with repeated drone and missile strikes targeting Israel as well as Gulf countries hosting U.S. military assets.
Tehran has also taken control of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil transportation route through which much of the world’s energy supplies pass, particularly shipments to Asian countries.
Meanwhile, Russia last week dismissed a Wall Street Journal report that Moscow was sharing satellite imagery and improved drone technology with Iran, calling the report "fake news."
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