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Zelenskyy Warns of Russian Surveillance on U.S. Bases

3/31/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian satellites are imaging U.S. and allied Middle East military sites.
The reconnaissance occurred in late March and targeted bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine shares intelligence with Middle Eastern partners facing Iranian threats.
Analysts including Ksenia Svetlova note increased Russia–Iran cooperation that could threaten American forces.
Zelenskyy urges the United States to maintain pressure on Russia and not ease sanctions.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russian satellites are imaging U.S. and allied Middle East military sites.
The reconnaissance occurred in late March and targeted bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine shares intelligence with Middle Eastern partners facing Iranian threats.
Analysts including Ksenia Svetlova note increased Russia–Iran cooperation that could threaten American forces.
Zelenskyy urges the United States to maintain pressure on Russia and not ease sanctions.