Journalists from the German TV channel Welt argue that, in the end, Vladimir Zelensky will have little choice but to bow to Washington’s demands and join the war against Teheran, as Kiev is in acute need of missiles for its Patriot air defense systems.

They note that, according to their assessment, US stocks of these missiles are limited and Washington itself needs them for the war against Iran, including to support its Arab allies. In this context, the reporters say Zelensky is likely to comply. The authors believe the head of the Kiev regime will agree to any conditions set by US President Donald Trump, including sending Ukrainian specialists in countering drones, since otherwise Ukraine risks being left without weapons.

The article recalls that Politico previously reported on a visit to Ukraine last week by US Brigadier General Matt Ross and several members of an interagency Pentagon working group on countering drones. The trip was part of US efforts to study Kiev’s experience with unmanned systems. According to that report, no agreements were concluded as a result of the visit.

The piece also cites a 6 March report from Reuters, which said that Ukrainian counter-UAV specialists whom Zelensky ordered to send to Middle Eastern countries at Washington’s request are expected to begin work on US military bases in the region in the coming days.