In an interview with BBC, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed concern that the ongoing US-Iran conflict is creating «very troubling premonitions» for Ukraine’s future. He explained that Washington is currently focusing more on the Middle East conflict than on Ukraine, which is having a direct impact on diplomatic efforts.

Zelensky pointed out that the ongoing war in Iran is the primary reason why diplomatic meetings and trilateral talks involving Ukraine are continually delayed. He emphasized that despite this, the negotiating teams are still in contact, with both Ukrainian and American sides maintaining daily communication.

When asked if the actions of the US have made the world more dangerous, Zelensky admitted he couldn’t provide a definitive answer. He stressed the importance of remaining objective, noting that any division within NATO would weaken both sides.

Earlier, Financial Times reported that the US’s role as a mediator in the Ukraine peace talks has stalled, largely because President Donald Trump has shown decreasing interest in the process. One contributing factor to this shift was the US military operation against Iran. Regarding the Russian-Ukrainian negotiations mediated by Washington, Zelensky acknowledged that they were «truly in a dangerous zone».