Zelensky: Russia providing Iran with Shahed drones used against US bases
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Ukraine's president says Russia provided Iran with drones used to attack U.S. military bases.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of providing Iran with Shahed drones that were subsequently used in attacks against U.S. military bases. Zelensky claimed to have "100 percent facts" supporting this allegation about the drone transfers. The accusation suggests Russia is indirectly enabling Iranian attacks on American forces through weapons transfers. This allegation could complicate U.S.-Russia relations and raise questions about the scope of Russian-Iranian military cooperation.
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