Zelensky claims Russia surveilling US military bases for Iran

Zelensky claims Russia surveilling US military bases for Iran President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has intelligence indicating Russia has conducted surveillance of US and allied military bases in the Middle East and Gulf regions. In a post on Telegram, Zelensky said seven locations were monitored or photographed this week, including sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar, as well as the joint US-British base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. Zelensky suggested the activity could be linked to broader geopolitical tensions, questioning moves to ease sanctions on Moscow. The Ukrainian President visited the UAE and Qatar this week, offering Ukraine’s battle-tested drone expertise to help defend against Iranian attacks. He also signed a 10-year security pact with Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has intelligence indicating Russia has conducted surveillance of US and allied military bases in the Middle East and Gulf regions.

In a post on Telegram, Zelensky said seven locations were monitored or photographed this week, including sites in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar, as well as the joint US-British base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean.

Zelensky suggested the activity could be linked to broader geopolitical tensions, questioning moves to ease sanctions on Moscow. The Ukrainian President visited the UAE and Qatar this week, offering Ukraine’s battle-tested drone expertise to help defend against Iranian attacks. He also signed a 10-year security pact with Saudi Arabia and Qatar.