The end of sharing Russian intelligence with Tehran, in exchange for the end of American intelligence with Kiev? Volodymyr Zelensky denounced, this Wednesday, in an interview with Reuters, Russia’s attempts to blackmail the United States.
“I have reports from our intelligence services that show Russia is acting in this way and declares: I will no longer share information with Iran if America stops sharing it with Ukraine. This is blatant blackmail,” said the Ukrainian president. So far, Moscow has not responded to these accusations.
Washington “unconcerned”
The question of Moscow’s supposed support for Tehran has been raised since the beginning of the conflict in Iran almost a month ago, as Iranian counterstrike tactics at low cost resemble Russian offensive strategies in Ukraine.
Statements denouncing this support – somewhat hidden – have multiplied in recent weeks. According to the Washington Post, Moscow allegedly transmitted the positions of American military forces operating in the region to Tehran, including warships and aircraft. Subsequently, the New York Times revealed that satellite images showing the location of American warships and military personnel had been sent to Tehran.
Last week, British Defense Minister John Healey denounced the “invisible hand” of Vladimir Putin behind the Iranian tactics on the front. The latest revelation, Volodymyr Zelensky, also announced that he has “irrefutable evidence” that Russia continues to provide military intelligence to Iran, even after the start of the conflict.
The American government has not yet responded to the Ukrainian president’s remarks about this alleged blackmail. Last week, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said he was “unconcerned” about potential relations between Moscow and Tehran.
