Ukraine warned on Tuesday that it might sever diplomatic ties with Iran if reports that Russia is using Iranian-supplied ballistic missiles in its attacks on Ukraine are confirmed, calling such support “unacceptable.”
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggested that Russia recently acquired these missiles from Iran, more than two years after the full-scale invasion began, and may deploy them soon.
Iran has denied any involvement in supplying the missiles.
With a recent increase in Russian missile and drone strikes, Ukraine has stated that confirmed missile transfers would have serious consequences for its relationship with Tehran. Foreign Ministry spokesman Heorhiy Tykhyi noted that Kyiv is exploring all diplomatic options, though specific measures were not disclosed to maintain strategic positioning.
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, while not directly addressing Iran in his latest video address, pledged to unite global efforts to hold accountable any country supporting Russia. “We will do everything not just to defend our state and people but to consolidate the world for strong responses to those inciting or prolonging this war,” Zelenskiy said.
Ukraine’s allies, including the United States, have condemned any missile transfers to Russia as a significant escalation and have pledged further sanctions on Iran.
Top Ukrainian officials are calling for more decisive military support, including authorization to target military assets within Russia, longer-range missiles, and enhanced air defense systems.
