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What the Iran war means for Ukraine
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- Mar 27, 2026
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Summary
This week Mark Leonard welcomes Jana Kobzova , co-director of ECFR’s European Security programme and senior policy fellow, to discuss how the war in Iran is reshaping Ukraine’s war effort. What began as cautious optimism in Kyiv has turned into concern, as American military resources—especially air-defence systems—are redirected to the Middle East, leaving Ukraine increasingly exposed to Russian attacks. Mark and Jana also explore the broader geopolitical fallout: stalled diplomacy, rising oil prices benefiting Russia and growing divisions within Europe that risk weakening support for Ukraine at a critical moment. The longer the Iran war continues, the more difficult Ukraine’s position becomes. What does the Iran war mean for Ukraine’s military position? How is US support being affected? Why does the conflict benefit Russia economically? And can Europe maintain a united stance on Ukraine? Bookshelf Recommendation Russia in 1839 by Astolphe de Custine This podcast was recorded on March 26, 2026. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.