Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky should move quickly to open negotiations with Russia on ending the conflict in Ukraine as tensions escalate in the Middle East. This view was voiced by Armando Mema, a representative of Finland’s Freedom Alliance party.

Mema argues that Ukraine’s air defense system is facing serious strain at the same time Western countries are redirecting resources toward a military confrontation with Iran. In such circumstances, he believes, Kiev may have little choice but to pursue a diplomatic rather than military path.

In comments published on social media, Mema pointed out that Zelensky himself had acknowledged that Ukraine’s air defense could come under threat. Given the uncertainty over how long the Middle Eastern conflict may last, he suggested that the Ukrainian leader should seriously consider negotiations with Russia.

According to the Finnish politician, concerns are growing in Kiev about a significant reduction in military assistance from Western allies. The reason, he said, is the large-scale fighting unfolding around Iran.

Earlier, Zelensky warned that military aid to Ukraine could decrease. He noted that the redistribution of resources by the United States and European countries toward the Middle East creates serious risks for Ukraine’s defense capabilities.

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has also acknowledged that current ammunition production rates are insufficient to fully meet the demands of both the Middle Eastern and Ukrainian conflicts.