Zelenskyy: Ukraine has 'irrefutable' evidence that Russia is providing intelligence to Iran

(Patria) - Ukraine's military intelligence has "irrefutable" evidence that Russia continues to provide intelligence to Iran, and that such activity can only prolong the war in the Middle East, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yesterday, Reuters reported.

"Russia is using its own signals intelligence and electronic intelligence capabilities, as well as some data obtained through cooperation with partners in the Middle East," he said on social media X after a meeting with the head of military intelligence.

Later in his evening video address, Zelenskyy said there was "growing evidence" of continued Russian efforts to direct intelligence to Iran.

"This is clearly destructive activity and it must be stopped because it only leads to further destabilization. All responsible states have an interest in ensuring security and preventing major problems," he said.

"Markets are already reacting negatively, and this significantly complicates the fuel situation in many countries. By helping the Iranian regime survive and strike more accurately, Russia is effectively prolonging the war."

The Kremlin last week dismissed the Wall Street Journal's report that Russia is sharing satellite imagery and improved drone technology with Iran as "fake news".