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Zelensky Accuses Russia of Blackmail Amid Escalating Attacks

3/26/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of blackmail by threatening to halt intelligence sharing with Iran unless Washington maintains Kyiv support.
Zelensky says Ukraine's military intelligence has evidence of Russia's ongoing assistance to Iran, including drone components used against U.S. assets.
Ukraine's drone attack on Russian territory was largest since the invasion began.
A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukrainian civilians killed at least six and injured about 50.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accuses Russia of blackmail by threatening to halt intelligence sharing with Iran unless Washington maintains Kyiv support.
Zelensky says Ukraine's military intelligence has evidence of Russia's ongoing assistance to Iran, including drone components used against U.S. assets.
Ukraine's drone attack on Russian territory was largest since the invasion began.
A Russian drone and missile attack on Ukrainian civilians killed at least six and injured about 50.