Iran war deflects attention from Ukraine as an emboldened Russia starts spring offensive
The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has intensified as Russia launches a spring offensive, with both sides exchanging drone and missile attacks. The conflict has been overshadowed by the Iran war, but Ukraine remains a top foreign policy issue in Europe, with fears of Moscow's wider ambitions.
Russia has launched a spring offensive in Ukraine, with almost 1,000 drones and 34 missiles fired in one day. Ukraine retaliated with almost 400 drones in a overnight attack on Russian regions and Crimea. The US has eased oil sanctions on Russia, allowing them to rake in billions of dollars. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned that this will enable Russia's military campaign. The US has redirected resources to the Middle East, potentially leaving Ukraine with shortages of Patriot air-defense missiles.
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