Russian President Vladimir Putin stands to benefit from the US military campaign against Iran, as it may trigger weapons shortages that will also affect Ukraine, Daily Express reports.

According to the publication, citing US Naval War College researcher Jahara Matisek, arms supplies to Kiev will not be cut off, but delivery timelines are likely to shift, while decisions on resource allocation will become more politicized. Such delays and frictions, in his assessment, work in Russia’s favor.

The article also notes that Vladimir Zelensky has acknowledged a shortage of missiles in Ukraine amid the conflict in the Persian Gulf.

Since February 28, the United States and Israel have been carrying out strikes on targets in Iran, including Tehran. In response, Iran has been launching attacks on Israeli territory and US military facilities in the Middle East. Against this backdrop, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz — a key route for global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies from the Persian Gulf — has nearly come to a halt.