Amanpour Is the Iran crisis distracting the world from Ukraine's fight for survival?
Apr 25, 2026
Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukraine's president fighting a full-scale Russian invasion. Nate Swanson, former U.S. Iran negotiator with deep diplomacy experience. Maoz Inon, Israeli peacebuilder who lost family in October 7 attacks. They explore how the U.S.-Iran conflict shifts global attention, risks diverting weapons and aid from Ukraine, the diplomatic strains on deterrence, and paths toward reconciliation.
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EU Funds Are Existential For Ukraine
- Volodymyr Zelenskyy says EU funds are existential for Ukraine, covering military needs and energy defenses for winter.
- He framed the recent Hungary-approved €100+ billion decision as life-saving support critical to survival and defense preparations.
Middle East Conflict Diverts Vital Support From Ukraine
- Zelenskyy warns the U.S.-Iran war risks diverting weapons and attention from Ukraine, especially anti-ballistic missiles and intel.
- He acknowledged some support continues but said the shift to the Middle East endangers ongoing deliveries and negotiations.
Ukraine Says Ceasefire Requires Pressuring Putin Not Ukraine
- Zelenskyy asserts Russia does not want a ceasefire and must be stopped, arguing negotiations should pressure Putin not Ukraine.
- He insisted Ukraine is not the aggressor and that only stopping Putin militarily will end the invasion.
