Ukraine moves to cut diplomatic ties with Iran over supplies of suicide drones to Russia

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Ukraine's foreign minister said on Tuesday (October 18) he was submitting a proposal to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to formally cut diplomatic ties with Tehran after a wave of Russian attacks using what Kyiv says are Iranian-made drones.

Russia launched dozens of "kamikaze" drones on targets in Ukraine on Monday (October 17), striking energy infrastructure and killing four people in Kyiv.

Ukraine says the attacks were carried out with Iranian-made Shahed-136 drones, though Tehran denies supplying the drones.

Kuleba said Kyiv would send an official note to Israel seeking immediate air defence supplies and cooperation on the matter.

There was no immediate Israeli response to Kuleba's remarks.

While Israel has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine and provided Kyiv with humanitarian relief, it has stopped short of also providing military support, citing concern for continued cooperation with Moscow over next-door Syria.

Iran has promised to provide Russia with surface to surface missiles, in addition to more drones, two senior Iranian officials and two Iranian diplomats told Reuters, a move that is likely to infuriate the United States and other Western powers.

A deal was agreed on October 6 when Iran's First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber, two senior officials from Iran's powerful Revolutionary Guards and an official from the Supreme National Security Council visited Moscow for talks with Russia about the delivery of the weapons.

A Western official briefed on the matter confirmed it, saying there was an agreement in place between Iran and Russia to provide surface-to-surface short range ballistic missiles, including the Zolfaghar.

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As an Israeli I FULLY support Ukraine.

SeemoreDunkan
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This is the correct action to take. Diplomatic ties should be cut.

tarqscam
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Shalom my friend. As an Israelite, I stand with Urkrani

fastindirt
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Iran just gave the reason Israel should finally side with Ukraine!

mikecardenas
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It's time for Israel to ship the Iron Dome system to Ukraine to protect the sky of many cities

capricorn
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I'm totally agree with Ukrainian people, spells out Iranians diplomatic relations. No more Dictator in the world, Iran regime killing women oppression, terrorism .

cristinaalvarado
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A very good speech, Iran is playing dirty and should be completely isolated from the free world along with Russia. Glory to Ukraine.

johntracey
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Far too late, but good to hear. Glory to Ukraine 🇺🇦💪

Yo-uecz
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Birds of a feather flock together, dictatorship is likely be "friend" of another dictatorship.

zhangyoulv
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God bless ukania family and volunteers 💙💛 salmo 91 for protection

raishaferreira
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Yes, Israel may have the technology to intercept Iranian drones being used in Ukraine by Russia. Hence Israel should provide necessary assistance to defend Ukraine

asokbiswas
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too late unfortunately…, but a start in the right direction.

FULH
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the Iranian government has a lot to answer for!

For the atrocities committed to the people in Ukraine as well as the oppressed citizens of Iran!

nicktechnubyte
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I absolutely agree with this stance. I hope Israel will make the decision to help Ukraine defend her skies and possibly even more. Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇸🇺🇦

bluedragons
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This is a chance for Israel to test their systems against Iranian drones.

jaapongeveer
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Good for Ukraine to be allied with Israel. Israel is a superpower and has the technology to deal with these Iranian drones.

ganimisa
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Quite the right thing to do to that dictatorship. SLAVA UKRAINE

aA-yecf
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Israel truly has one of the best defence equipment. It will help against Russian missile's

Valentinodd
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Iran has so underestimated Ukraine and is going to come back and haunt them sooner than they think

skeletonkey
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Their first mistake was having any diplomatic relations with Iran in the first place. 😂

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