March 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military intelligence has "irrefutable" evidence that Russia continues to provide intelligence to Iran, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday after
Ukraine has 'irrefutable' evidence of Russia providing intelligence to Iran, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Prolonging Middle East Conflict Through Intelligence Sharing
March 23 (Reuters) - Ukraine's military intelligence has "irrefutable" evidence that Russia continues to provide intelligence to Iran and such activity can only prolong the war in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday.
Details of Intelligence Sharing
"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," he said on X after meeting the head of military intelligence.
Growing Evidence and International Concerns
Speaking later in his nightly video address, Zelenskiy said there was "growing evidence" of continued Russian efforts to funnel intelligence to Iran.
Potential Consequences and Global Reactions
"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."
Kremlin's Response
The Kremlin last week dismissed a Wall Street Journal report that Russia was sharing satellite imagery and improved drone technology with Iran as "fake news".
Reporting Credits
(Reporting by Yuliia Dysa; Writing by Anna Pruchnicka; Editing by Daniel Flynn, Ron Popeski and Alistair Bell)
