Connections between Ukraine and the Middle East conflict

Yesterday, Keir Starmer met Volodymyr Zelensky to sign a new defense partnership.

The Ukrainian President said he faced a missile shortage due to the war in Iran and Keir Starmer resolved to remain focused on the fight against Russia. 

But is the war in Eastern Europe only the first act of a much wider conflict?

Oli Dugmore is joined by Will Lloyd, who visited Ukraine last month. 

Read: https://www.newstatesman.com/international-content/2026/03/the-new-world-war

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