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Zelenskyy says US trusted Putin despite Russia‑Iran cooperation

newsApr 9, 202661,039

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States ignored intelligence that Russia helped Iran target American bases. He made the claim on a podcast, and major outlets including the Guardian and RAI reported his remarks. The charge connects Moscow to Tehran's strikes on US forces and raises new questions about Russian support for regional attacks. The allegation undercuts Western trust in Russia and complicates coalition responses to Middle East aggression.

Key Highlights

Zelenskyy says US ignored evidence of Russia helping Iran target US bases.
He made the accusation on a podcast, cited by the Guardian and RAI.
Scholars including Michael McFaul and Michael E. Mann publicly responded online.
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